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Care Quote by Jackie Chan

“Most of the time I'm not even working, I'm just helping people, because I feel that I am too lucky. If there really is a god, then he really looks after me. All these years he's taken care of me, my career keeps getting better and better. Whatever I want just seems to come. And it keeps coming. So…” quote by Jackie Chan
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“Most of the time I'm not even working, I'm just helping people, because I feel that I am too lucky. If there really is a god, then he really looks after me. All these years he's taken care of me, my career keeps getting better and better. Whatever I want just seems to come. And it keeps coming. So I promised myself that I have to pay for this, payback society. So this is why I started my Jackie Chan Foundation to help children and sick kids and people in hospitals.”

Jackie Chan

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2010 Charity Talk, Jackie Chan, 2010

He attributes his success to luck and divine favor, feeling gratitude and responsibility to give back, leading to founding a charitable organization.

In simple terms: He feels lucky, thanks a higher power, and wants to help others.

Key Takeaway

Give back to society.

Themes

gratitude responsibility philanthropy

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • starting a charity
  • supporting hospitals
  • helping sick children
  • community service

Key Concepts

luck divine providence social duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance gratitude with personal agency?
  • What other ways can you give back beyond a foundation?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on luck may overlook personal effort and systemic factors.

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