Benevolence Quote by James Russell Lowell

I know nothing of philosophical philanthropy. But I know what I have seen, and what I have looked in the face in this world…

— Charles Dickens

“The humanitarian, like the missionary, is often an irreducible enemy of the people he seeks to befriend, because he has not imagination enough to…

— George Santayana

In order to have the continued opportunity to express their "generosity" the oppressors must perpetuate injustice as well.

— Paulo Freire

Philanthropy is the duty of how we should behave when things go wrong for people, and how we can help to make things better…

— Robert L. Payton

Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.

— Henry David Thoreau

Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.

— Martin Luther King, Jr

A personal injustice is stronger motivation than any instinct for philanthropy.

— John Irving

Philanthropy can have a very strong selfish component.

— Martha Nussbaum

“The power of philanthropy at its best supports underserved communities, persons affected by persistent poverty, and empowers everyday people to make a difference.”

— Germany Kent

No hint of genuine charity ameliorates our vision of society, once sentimentalism has been laid side. What passes for cooperation turns out to be…

— Michael Ghiselin

“Philanthropy is not about money...its about feeling the pain of others and caring enough about their needs to help.”

— Timothy Pina

“Philanthropy" means "love of mankind." Collective love is at the core of justice. The wealthiest among us, those who have the broadest horizons to…

— Ralph Nader