Warren Farrell Quotes

I think that people who make a lot of money - and I do - should certainly give a considerable amount of it away.

I have committed to giving away 80% of my wealth, much of it in India, but also in other countries.

Those of us who have been very fortunate have a duty to give back. Whether one gives a lot as one goes along as I do or a little and then a lot [when one dies] as Warrendoes is a matter of personal preference. I would hate to have people ask me for money all day long.

Send me money, send me green, and Heaven you will meet. Make your contribution and you'll get a better seat.

Most of the money I made has gone back to Africa or is going back to Africa.

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

When I ask people to give, I can't be on television if they don't; I can't help people, if I don't - I mean, it takes money.

Every time I've done a fund raiser, I've been blown away by the amount of money and the generosity that our fans have.

Service to others seems the only intelligent choice for the use of wealth.

I launched Chefs for Humanity, a national nonprofit, with my voice, heart and money from my own pocket. Money gives you the ability to make a difference in the world and, when used in a positive way, is a lot of fun.

I don't know how many people there are with a million dollars who are inclined to give it to a writers' retreat.

I hope that by joining The Giving Pledge, it will encourage others to do the same.

You can spend your money on art works and sit down and look at them. Or you can use your money to help people.

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

I'm going to give away a lot more than half my money. I'd be happy to give that to the government if the government put together programs that were like I'm giving away to charity, in which I believe the money is effectively used to help people.

I see this as my humanitarian legacy. We're prepared to pay billions.

I've been a grant seeker all my life, but when I apply for one and get it, that means someone else doesn't. I didn't want to be a part of that anymore. I wanted to contribute to that pool and make it bigger.

I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money.

Anybody who gives away money is mostly looking at things where they think they can make a difference. I'm trying to help people who helped me, educational institutions that helped me with scholarships, or organizations that were very useful to me in growing up.

I don't believe in men waiting until they are ready to die before using any of their money for helpful purposes.

People confuse compassion with government being compassionate with other people's money versus people being compassionate with their own money.

Please to put a nickel, please to put a dime. How petitions trickle in at Christmas time!

People who identify themselves as conservatives donate money to charity more often than people who identify themselves as liberals. They donate more money and a higher percentage of their incomes.

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have their 'Giving Pledge,' where billionaires promise to give away the majority of their wealth when they die. My Social Security Pledge is better - to give money to good causes when you are alive. Besides, more Americans can participate.

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