Vivek Wadhwa Quotes

Everything good that I know was taught to me by great teachers and I feel like giving back and sharing the technique is the thing to do.

Life is all about sharing. If we are good at something, pass it on. That is the pleasure I get from teaching - whether it is television or books. We should all share.

I always believe that you have to give back what you have learnt.

The youth is the future, and anything I can do to give to them, I'll do it.

Often thoughts are given to me with the sole purpose of giving them away.

He didn't work for money. He worked because he loved kids and education.

Entrepreneurs may be brutally honest, but fostering relationships with partners and building enduring communities requires empathy, self-sacrifice and a willingness to help others without expecting anything in return.

My mom really inspired me. She has always taught me it's not about us, it's about what we can give back.

Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support.

I was raised in a group home for 14 years, so I was a beneficiary of philanthropy. I didn't have a family. The nameless, faceless strangers were my family. They gave me an education, put food on the table and clothes on my back. I am who I am because of that formative experience. Now I am paying it forward.

A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.

It's joyful to give. But for people who want to take advantage of you, you're kind of an easy mark.

Oprah Winfrey's global influence is unparalleled. Not only has her generosity and firm belief that education is the key to a better life benefited countless women and children around the world, but her example has also inspired millions of people to give back in ways big and small.

Every forward is selfish, and any forward who tells you he is not selfish is a liar.

My humanitarian work evolved from being with my family. My mom, my dad, they really set a great example for giving back. My mom was a nurse, my dad was a school teacher. But my mom did a lot of things for geriatrics and elderly people. She would do home visits for free.

Sometimes people don't trust the force of kindness. They think love or compassion or kindness will make you weak and kind of stupid and people will take advantage of you; you won't stand up for other people.

I find people who want to help other people to be the most interesting. I come from a family of teachers, and my friends are teachers, often times in very difficult school situations.

My role model was my grandfather. He instilled in me the feeling that no matter how successful you are you have a responsibility to help others.

My father, one of the great entrepreneurs and philanthropists of this state, taught me that capital - monetary or political - is to be used to benefit others. I intend to continue that tradition.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.

I would say to young entrepreneurs and budding philanthropists - are you giving to feel good or do good?

I wanted to contribute my time, myself, my knowledge, my love, because Haiti is my everything.

We tire of those pleasures we take, but never of those we give.

To succeed in the tech industry, you start businesses, make money, and make smart investments. But to succeed in the tech community, you do and build awesome things, are generous with your time and efforts, and make a point of making space for strangers - without any expectation of payback.

A hero is somebody who is selfless, who is generous in spirit, who just tries to give back as much as possible and help people. A hero to me is someone who saves people and who really deeply cares.