Philanthropy Quotes And Sayings

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“The most effective philanthropy helps people help themselves and preserves their self-respect. But government should not diminish its role in providing human services, since the financial impact of philanthropy is about one-tenth that of all levels of government.”
– Eugene C.Dorsey

“The worst of charity is that the lives you are asked to preserve are not worth preserving.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Inside every woman is a potential major philanthropist waiting to emerge.”
– Joan M. Fisher

“Philanthropy is a ministry.”
– Arthur C. Frantzreb

“The word philanthropy has its roots in the Greek language meaning “love for mankind.” It was never meant to apply only to donors of thousands or millions of dollars.”
– Arthur C. Frantzreb

“The work of philanthropy has no parallel in this country in our day. And we must bring to this work a dedication, a love, an interest, an importance and an urgency which show through to every volunteer we enlist and every prospect we solicit.”
– James W. Frick

“I love my fellow creatures — I do all the good I can — Yet everybody says I’m such a disagreeable man!”
– W.S. Gilbert

“When lack of funds prevents hospitals from functioning efficiently and fully, private philanthropy of all kinds must help. The difference it makes in terms of human betterment, represents the kind of happiness that money really can buy.”
– Henry T. Heald

“Philanthropy, like Red Cross voluntarism, is realizing the enhancing influence of cultural diversity. Inviting the full participation of all the community’s resources leads to win-win situations.”
– Gwen Jackson

“Do good through philanthropy, make money, have fun, all at the same time.”
– George M. Jarn

“He is one of those wise philanthropists who, in a time of famine, would vote for nothing but a supply of toothpicks.”
– Douglas William Jerrold

“Are there not thousands in the world … Who love their fellows even to the death, Who feel the giant agony of the world, And more, like slaves to poor humanity, Labour for mortal good?”
– John Keats

“All philanthropy … is only a savory fumigation burning at the mouth of a sewer. This incense offering makes the air more endurable to passers-by, but it does not hinder the infection in the sewer from spreading.”
– Ellen Key

“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

“Philanthropy, like charity, must begin at home.”
– Charles Lamb

“Philanthropy flows from a loving heart not an overstuffed pocketbook.”
– Douglas M. Lawson

“Philanthropy is the mystical mingling of a joyous giver, an artful asker, and a grateful recipient.”
– Douglas M. Lawson

“Philanthropy is the secret that unlocks the storehouse of life’s blessings.”
– Douglas M. Lawson

“The philanthropic experience is the healthiest way to live life fully.”
– Douglas M. Lawson

“To insure the continuity of philanthropy, we must instill in kids the values and attitudes that will enable them to see charity as a vital part of their lives.”
– Mary Leonard

“Philanthropy is one of the most hopeful characteristics of our time.”
– Mary Livermore

“Blessed are the money raisers … for in heaven, they shall stand on the right hand of the martyrs.”
– John R. Molt

“Philanthropy is the rent we pay for the joy and privilege we have for our space on this earth.”
– Jerold Panas

“Do we live for or do we live off philanthropy?”
– Robert L. Payton

“Philanthropy is an important subject of liberal education because it examines the role of good works in shaping our conceptions of the good society and the good life.”
– Robert L. Payton

“Philanthropy is the duty of how we should behave when things go wrong for people, and how we can help to make things better for everyone — voluntarily, without being required to do it by the government, and for others, without private gain for ourselves.”
– Robert L. Payton

“Philanthropy is the principal social institution that provides instruction in voluntary service.”
– Robert L. Payton

“Philanthropy requires thought, action, and passion.”
– Robert L. Payton

“The philanthropic tradition is older than democracy, older than Christianity, and older than higher education. It gives form and purpose to personal and social life that cannot be provided by the self-interest of economic enterprise or required by the mandate of political institutions.”
– Robert L. Payton

“We cannot preserve philanthropic and charitable values if we detach them completely from our fundamental personal beliefs and convictions.”
– Robert L. Payton

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