Marc Martel Quotes

The most amazing philanthropists are people who are actually making a significant sacrifice.

I really enjoy being able to spend my time doing different charitable and philanthropic activities.

I think often times when people choose to be part of a charity; it's usually because something is very personal.

I just think that philanthropy is a fancy way to say that you care about others and that you want to serve others. And that's been a part of me for as long as I can remember.

When I became an actor, I decided I had enough time, talent, and resources to support people who are in dire need of assistance.

Philanthropy is in the DNA of my family.

I believe you should help people.

I think people like Bill Gates, who have given away enormous sums of money, are shining examples for all of us to follow.

Around 80 per cent of my money goes to charity.

You know I think I could give a little more back to charity.

Acting is a smaller piece in a big puzzle. There are charity things I want to immerse myself in and want to have the time to go and give back to people who don't have the opportunities I have. It's a very important thing to me.

Working on 'Big Give' was an opportunity that I felt compelled to do. It was my chance to share in showing people how they can give big in their own life, to send the message that giving goes way beyond the gift of money. We want to share that the best thing you can give is your time and understanding.

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.

My argument is that charity does indeed start at home, but it doesn't stop there.

The biggest thing for me with charity is awareness. Obviously as an athlete, I have an opportunity to make people more aware. The average person doesn't have that opportunity, so the best way is to spare some money, clothing, food - something. Most of us have a little excess of something that we can give.

Americans also don't need to be taught how to give. We don't need to be taught how to take care of each other or how to be charitable.

The results of philanthropy are always beyond calculation.

Actors are very generous.

I do my bit for charity.

America is the most giving nation on Earth. One of the best ways to feel better is by doing something for somebody else.

Giving back is something that comes from the heart to me. It's not that I do it because it's the right thing: I do it because I want do it.

Charity work is very important to me and gives me an opportunity to give back to my community. I've always been a big supporter of many different charities, have donated millions of dollars to them, and it just feels great to do and be able to help others, especially children.

I don't think of myself as doing good works. It's not, 'Oh, I must give these poor people a voice.'

I think that charity is a tricky thing, because a lot of times, people equate charity with handouts. I don't believe in handouts.

Americans by nature are more philanthropic than most other people, but hopefully that will change.