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Generosity Quote by Voltaire

“I am infinitely more touched by your extreme generosity than with the inhumanity of that gentleman” quote by Voltaire — Download Open image

““I am infinitely more touched by your extreme generosity than with the inhumanity of that gentleman””

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The greatest charity you can contribute to is yourself. Instead of spending a dollar to help feed hungry children, why not spend that dollar…

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In this choice of inheritance we have given to our frame of polity the image of a relation in blood; binding up the constitution of our country with our dearest domestic ties; adopting our fundamental laws into the bosom of our family affections; keeping inseparable and cherishing with the warmth of all their combined and mutually reflected charities, our state,…

I would have none of that rigid circumspect charity which is never done without scrutiny, and which always mistrusts the truth of the necessities…

Jean Baptiste Massillon

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I'm publicist, patron of nine charities, creative director, food consultant, recipe developer - and mum.

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The next time you're looking at a charity, don't ask about the rate of their overhead. Ask about the scale of their dreams.

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Businesses acting as businesses, not as charitable donors, are the most powerful force for addressing the pressing issues society face(s)

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Both fact and logic seem to me to support the view that savings invested in privately owned economic tools of production amount to an…

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Capitalists have done more good for society through their charitable giving, philanthropy and generosity than all their critics combined.

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I think more and more people are becoming much more sensitive to what they do with their money when they die, especially if they…

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Children must early learn the the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the happiness of giving.

(I)f we are going to be kind, let it be out of simple generosity, not because we fear guilt or retribution.

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