Roy Hibbert Quotes

The last thing family and friends want is for you to spend money on them that you don't have or that you can't really spare.

The love of economy is the root of all virtue.

It is better to lose health like a spendthrift than to waste it like a miser.

Every time I am tempted to buy some dopey thing, I hear my late father's voice: 'Do you really need that?' He was big on saving money and buying as much security as possible. He also encouraged charitable giving. So, I am responsible with currency.

Generosity is a virtue, but unlimited generosity is a fast route to bankruptcy.

I'm very smart with my paper! I stopped buying things for myself a long time ago - now I just buy things for my kids or my wife.

We never splurge on Diwali. How much can you spend on yourself? As it is, we do that throughout the year, so why not do something for others during Diwali?

I'm not too selfish or unselfish.

Frugality is good if liberality be joined with it. The first is leaving off superfluous expenses; the last is bestowing them to the benefit of others that need. The first without the last begets covetousness; the last without the first begets prodigality.

I never even thought about it, but I think if I had to be known for something it would be that I tried to treat everyone right and nice.

If I spend silly, it's going to look bad, in a way, because I do all this charity work as well.

Anybody can act good to be around when they are doing really well.

I try to be more mindful and less greedy.

The best thing I learned from Manute was to be selfless. He was always about his people. He was about helping others.

Being a giver is not about saying yes to all of the people all of the time to all of the requests.

I'm very generous, and I really want people to see that I am - that's really it.

The best present I've ever given someone is myself. I've given it to everyone.

I always want to make everyone happy.

I treat people throughout the year, my mates with children, every time I see them I give them 40 quid, or I go to Amazon and get them a gift- no one goes without.

Every time I got paid, I would give my parents money. I would save some money, and I would have a little money to spend.

I don't think I'm unduly extravagant.

One of the greatest gifts in life is giving time and giving love. It helps me to stay grateful and happy.

I want to be more selfless and look outward.

Those who slog with the intent to bring happiness to others will always be liked.

Balancing your budget is like protecting your virtue. You have to learn when to say no.