Honore de Balzac Quotes

A person's level of income and their desire to give have nothing to do with one another.

It's easier to ask for money from the poor than from the wealthy.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving!

I knew a homeless guy who'd give all the copper coins that people gave him to charity. So I think there's something that makes us want to give. For me, it's quite a selfish luxury: you feel enlivened, deepened and self-nurtured by generosity.

The poor are the only consistent altruists; they sell all they have and give it to the rich.

Actors are very generous.

Benevolence has come somewhat into fashion of late.

Many people despise wealth, but few know how to give it away.

No matter how rich or poor you might feel, right now is the time to be generous.

You cannot be so poor that you cannot help somebody.

People do not give from the top of their purses but from the bottom of their hearts. If you desire to become a more generous person do not change your income. Change your heart.

There are a lot of people with a lot of money, and I'm amazed they don't understand what a great pleasure it can be to give.

My father... very generous, very philanthropic, very charitable man. My siblings and I and my mother continue with always appreciating and always giving back. It's something I hope that I've become a role model for my children.

Importantly, I still give money to homeless people - and all other charities.

I have anonymously helped many thousands.

I just feel like I have when I started making a lot of money, I started spreading it out to people. Mickelson, the whole deal, the over-tip: if I see a guy that looks like he needs a hand out or something, I'll pull something out and give him something.

The culture of caring and giving permeates many Indian families. In their own way, they are engaged in philanthropic pursuits.

I believe in giving back.

With wealth, one is in a position of responsibility. You must try to help others. It is as simple as that.

My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it's in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving.

The billionaire who sits on his money and doesn't do anything for the common good - I'm not interested in that person.

It's amazing how people will give when you don't ask. Many of them send money because they believe in the message.

A check or credit card, a Gucci bag strap, anything of value will do. Give as you live.

I like to give back.

Travis Alexander was a good guy. Was he a saint? No. But he was somebody who was really, really invested in helping other people and making this world a better place. Everything he did, even the car he drove, was a sign of him trying to be a force for good in this world.