Quotes about Philanthropy

Only great souls know the grandeur there is in charity.

Charity is love; not all love is charity.

A disciple having asked for a definition of charity, the Master said LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

Charity is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands.

I actually thought that it would be a little confusing during the same period of your life to be in one meeting when you're trying to make money, and then go to another meeting where you're giving it away. I mean is it gonna erode your ability, you know, to make money? Are you gonna somehow get confused about what you're trying to do?

My appeal to the rich is, Deal liberally with your poor brethren, and use your means to advance the cause of God. The worthy poor, who are made poor by misfortune and sickness, deserve your especial care and help.

Surplus wealth is a sacred trust to be managed for the good of others.

Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.

Happiness happens when you give." Doing good does good for the doer.

The charitable say in effect, 'I seem to have more than I need and you seem to have less than you need. I would like to share my excess with you.' Fine, if my excess is tangible, money or goods, and fine if not, for I learned that to be charitable with gestures and words can bring enormous joy and repair injured feelings.

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

I may never be known as a philanthropist, but I certainly am a lover of mankind, and I will give freely of my resources. I am happy to describe myself as charitable.