Muhammad Ali Quotes

Anyone who has been as successful as I have should want to share those resources. Why not give some of it to charity?

I made a lot of money, and I want to give something back to my country.

I have always been generous because I know that I have done well in life and I believe it is part of my duty to give back. So I am always been philanthropic.

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

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 only regret about money is that I don't have more to give away.

Once you have money you're gonna want to give back. And it's the best, best feeling.

Riches without charity are nothing worth. They are a blessing only to him who makes them a blessing to others.

I account the office of benefactor, or almoner, to which God appoints all those whom he has favored with wealth, one of the most honorable and delightful in the world. He never institutes a channel for the passage of His bounties that those bounties do not enrich and beautify.

On why he has donated $600 million to selected charities. I simply decided I had enough money.

It is a shame for a man to be a millionaire in possessions if he is not also a millionaire in beneficence.

Having, First, gained all you can, and, Secondly saved all you can, Then give all you can.

I sit at my table en grand seigneur , And when I have done, throw a crust to the poor; Not only the pleasure, one's self, of good living, But also the pleasure of now and then giving. So pleasant it is to have money, heigh ho! So pleasant it is to have money.

There's no point in trying to hoard money after life, so better really to share with people.

I get great satisfaction from both business and philanthropy.

For me, I get immense pleasure out of giving. I do what I can. I try and give around 10% of my earnings a year. Some years, I give more, some I give less.

At least once a year, I meet with a group called the Giving Pledge. It's a group of billionaires - including me, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Ted Turner - who have pledged to give away most of their money to charity. We meet for three days to talk about what we're doing to help make the planet a better place to live.

The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth you have given away.

The more riches you have, the more you can share. So I like to share everything that I have that's of value.

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

Being charitable provides a boost to your psyche that is tough to replicate in any other way. But note that although any charity will happily take your money, you can give in other ways and still reap the same happiness reward. Volunteering and donating your old or unused belongings have the same result.

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

I want to give away the money. I don't want to die with it. I want the money to be used well.

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

If you've been fortunate enough to have some success in business, I think it's important to put something back.