John D. Rockefeller Quotes

His designs are most philanthropic and are amongst the few schemes of the kind … free from any selfish commercial or political object.

Before I pass, I want to start an orphanage and name it after my mother. She worked with kids all her life.

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

Philanthropy is in the DNA of my family.

Suggest your children try tithing - giving 10 percent of their allowance to a charity every month.

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.

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.

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

I knew a homeless guy who'd give all the copper coins that people gave him to charity. So I think there's something that makes us want to give. For me, it's quite a selfish luxury: you feel enlivened, deepened and self-nurtured by generosity.

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

The results of philanthropy are always beyond calculation.

Actors are very generous.

Those of us who have yet to find philanthropy may find there is a far greater reward from it than from wealth creation.

Benevolence has come somewhat into fashion of late.

Charity is from person to person; and it loses half, far more than half, its moral value when the giver is not brought into personal relation with those to whom he gives.

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

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

Philanthropy should be voluntary.

The poverty of a man of benevolence is not to be considered as poverty but only as his temporary inability to exercise his inherent duty.

Every time New York City suffered a tragedy, Donald Trump was there to help. And he did it anonymously.

I just think that philanthropy is a fancy way to say that you care about others and that you want to serve others. And that's been a part of me for as long as I can remember.

We're the most generous country in all of the world.

When I was younger I used to volunteer at the Mother Teresa charities in India.

Any time I'm donating to charity, I feel it's very daunting.