Rainn Wilson Quotes

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.

I do my bit for charity.

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

I'm a sucker for giving people money on the street. I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing, but I can't help myself.

Around 80 per cent of my money goes to charity.

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

I've been doing a lot of stuff that has to do with charity and giving. I'm trying to give and not take as much.

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

Philanthropy is my job.

My husband and I are big givers to charity, and we are teaching our son Barron all about giving his old toys away to children who might not have any.

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

Everyone has needs, but Food for the Hungry is something that people can grasp onto as a practical way to step outside of themselves, take a risk, and give.

My message to my admirers is please take part in initiatives where you can do something for those actually in need and Christmas is a really beautiful opportunity to do so.

No one has ever become poor by giving.

Philanthropy is in the DNA of my family.

My philanthropy is no relation to anybody else's. None. My philanthropy and what we do at the foundation speaks for itself and has no relation to anyone's.

Charity is willingly given from the heart.

I believe you should help people.

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.

For over 35 years, I've been making charitable donations anonymously.

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

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

Importantly, I still give money to homeless people - and all other charities.

Lots of people think they're charitable if they give away their old clothes and things they don't want.

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