Chuck Feeney Quotes

The money I earn from films means I can help the people I want to help - you can do a lot of good if you want to.

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

More money gives me the chance to help more people, to give something back.

Philanthropy should be voluntary.

If I didn't do music, I would do something to help people out.

I would like my celebrity to serve charity purposes, and to help people less well off.

Philanthropy is in the DNA of my family.

I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living.

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.

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

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

I admire people like Warren Buffett that are donating so much money to charity.

I believe in giving back.

The Royal family have always been great philanthropists.

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

I believe that everyone, regardless of who they are, should do something that is greater than themselves. Whether it's adoption, or helping people who are sick or poor, or whatever. That's what God put us on this earth to do.

He is the richest man who enriches his country most; in whom the people feel richest and proudest; who gives himself with his money; who opens the doors of opportunity widest to those about him; who is ears to the deaf, eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame.

I really enjoy doing charity, for a good cause, it's like the least I can do, I really enjoy that stuff. I enjoy giving back.

I very much believe in teaching young people about philanthropy, and to give back.

I don't think we should judge celebrities for doing charity work. Period. Whatever their reasons for doing it, they are shedding light on issues that would otherwise go unnoticed.

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.

People say it's not ambitious, but it is actually quite ambitious wanting to help people.

I believe in giving back very strongly.

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

As you have more resources in life, it's your obligation to deploy those for the benefit of others.