George Savile Quotes

One thing must be granted to the rich: they are goodnatured.

O! what a Godlike Power is that of doing Good! I envy the Rich and the Great for nothing else!

Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.

Clemency is the noblest trait which can reveal a true monarch to the world.

The man who practises unselfishness, who is genuinely interested in the welfare of others, who feels it a privilege to have the power to do a fellow-creature a kindness - even though polished manners and a gracious presence may be absent - will be an elevating influence wherever he goes.

I've met a lot of people since I was around four years old, some really big ones along the way, and I don't think I've met anyone who's as generous of spirit as Quentin Tarantino.

Goodwill can be indicated in various ways. I raised that particular example because at that time I was in charge. Today, I'm not in a position to present other possibilities.

Sweeter than the perfume of roses is a reputation for a kind, charitable, unselfish nature; a ready disposition to do to others any good turn in your power.

The compassionate are not rich; therefore, the rich are not compassionate.

No one would have remembered the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions. He had money as well.

I'm not as large hearted as my father.

Modi may be rich in politics but is poor at heart.

Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows.

Zach Levi has a huge heart.

I'm fascinated how often and with what whole-heartedness people will risk their lives to perform acts of courage, sacrifice, and compassion for total strangers.

Mankind can be very magnanimous, given the chance.

Growing up, I saw my dad do charity work for children with health issues. That had a profound effect on me.

A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.

Craig Newmark looks like the kind of guy who would help you move your apartment, sell your furniture, get a job, or help you find that cute girl you saw on the subway.

I'm very generous.

I admire people like Warren Buffett that are donating so much money to charity.

I just believe in the goodwill of people, the power of people to do something positive.

I only wish that ordinary people had an unlimited capacity for doing harm; then they might have an unlimited power for doing good.

I have somewhere met with the epitaph on a charitable man which has pleased me very much. I cannot recollect the words, but here is the sense of it: 'What I spent I lost; what I possessed is left to others; what I gave away remains with me.'

Getting money is not all a man's business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.