Necessary evil Quote by Jeffrey Gettleman

“Be sure that you give the poor the aid they most need, though it be your example which leaves them far behind. If you…

— Henry David Thoreau

“A cultural chasm between the giver and the given-to made many of the poorest unwilling to ask for help: if bread, clothing, boots, medical…

— Sarah Wise

“It’s not easy maintaining a cynical outlook in the face of what appears to be a thoroughly charitable mindset,”

— Ted Koppel

The friendliness and charity of our countrymen can always be relied upon to relieve their fellow citizens in misfortune. This has been repeatedly and…

— Grover Cleveland

“What we call aid money serves only to strengthen the structures that generate poverty. Aid money never reaches those victims who, having lost their…

— Majid Rahnema

“Population growth is not a reason against giving aid but a reason for reconsidering the kind of aid to give.”

— Peter Singer

“We, human beings don't always need an intelligent mind that speaks, but a patient heart that listens. Supportive relationships are very much needed. Know…

— Jyoti Patel

“Giving to those in need what they could be gaining from their own initiative may well be the kindest way to destroy people. We…

— Robert D. Lupton

“Be kind. Be generous. Be compassionate. The more we give, the more we receive.”

— Isabella koldras

You have to separate the humanitarian impulse from the record of aid itself. We all want to help. Many people would say that it's…

— George Ayittey

“Kindness is a source of relief to the soul of the giver, creating a sense of fortitude that is incomprehensible to those who do…

— Janvier Chouteu-Chando

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

— Timothy Pina