Norman Braman Quotes

I already do some charity, but I don't necessarily talk about it. That doesn't mean I don't do it.

If you have money, and you help people, you don't talk about it. Just do it.

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

I want to help people in need, but I don't want people to know I'm doing it.

We have always been a family that's given back. We just don't make a lot of noise about it.

Philanthropy is in the DNA of my family.

I'm not a do-gooder. It embarrassed me to be classified as a humanitarian. I simply take part in activities that I believe in.

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

I have anonymously helped many thousands.

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

My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it's in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving.

Money can add very much to one's ability to lead a constructive life, not only pleasant for oneself, but, hopefully, beneficial to others. My grandfather, along with Carnegie, was a pioneer in philanthropy, which my father then practiced on a very large scale. The Christian ethic played an essential part in my upbringing.

I have a pretty big fund-raising heart.

Actors are very generous.

Personally I support 14,000 kids in Zambia - I feed and clothe them - but I don't hold press conferences about it. I don't do it so you'll think what a nice person I am; it's private.

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

I hate the term 'philanthropist.'

I love charity. Ask anyone.

India has a long tradition of giving that cuts across all sections of society. It is a living legacy that we can all be proud of.

We must overcome our cultural barriers that giving should be a private and silent activity.

Do not stand on a high pedestal and take 5 cents in your hand and say, here, my poor man, but be grateful that the poor man is there, so by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself.It is not the reciever that is blessed, but it is the giver.Be thankful that you are allowed to exercise your power of benevolence and mercy in the world, and thus become pure and perfect.

I had one idea that never changed in my mind - that you should use your wealth to help people.

I've always felt that if you've been blessed, you should try to help as many people as you can. I just think that's the right thing to do.

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.

Charity is willingly given from the heart.