Laurell K. Hamilton Quotes

Those of us who are blessed, we owe it to our fellow citizens and folks who we are around to do something special for them.

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

When you're in a position to have gotten so much, the gift at this point is giving back.

We have to help others. I hope that some of the young players today understand that. It's not about them. The Man Upstairs gave them that ability to play, and play consistently, but he also wants them to open their hearts and understand that people need their help.

You should want to give something back.

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

The important thing is, you must give back. As good as you've been given, you must do for others as well. Somebody helped you. Who can you help, too?

You gotta give back - it's only right to give back to the people who need it and are less fortunate.

As a youngster in the projects, I definitely didn't have anything. So if you get something, you want to be able to give back and help others.

Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid.

I know it sounds cliche, but to give back is important. Sometimes we're given so much, we need to do something for other people. I think that's really important.

When I was growing up, I always knew that if I ever got anything, I was going to give back as much as I can. I learned that all you have to be willing to do is give your time.

The gratification of helping others is a very American tradition and a Judeo-Christian tradition. Now it is great to see young people creating funds and giving back in all sorts of productive ways. It's a terrifically satisfying thing.

My parents taught us it's important to give back.

Trying to give back a little bit is important.

I believe in giving back.

A lot of times they don't want to hear it. But you know, if some good is done to you, you should pass it on.

I think it's really important to give back and show other people that you care.

I always learned to be philanthropic... to give back.

Most of the time, I'm not even working; I'm just helping people, because I feel that I am too lucky.

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.

Everyone always helped me out growing up, and everyone now supports me Sunday. So whenever there's a chance to give back, to the community, to the less fortunate kids so they have the opportunity to gain the most potential they can in their life to be success, it's always good to do.

I am very grateful for the opportunities I've had and feel I have a duty to repay my good fortune through philanthropic endeavors that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.

I have always believed that those that have been given a lot need to share in all areas of life.

I feel very lucky because of my parents and then my education, the opportunities that I've had, so I would like to continue working to improve lives for others.