James Haven Quotes

It is my duty to bring awareness to people in need.

Growing up, I saw my dad do charity work for children with health issues. That had a profound effect on me.

My daughter is one of my greatest inspirations. She's an environmentalist, she plays piano, she's raising money for the earthquake victims in Nepal. Every day she surprises me and teaches me something.

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

I am very grateful for the opportunities I've had and feel I have a duty to repay my good fortune through philanthropic endeavors that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.

I believe we all have a responsibility to try to help other people in this world. To me, my ability to help and to do good for others will only increase if I'm more known and get to that really super elite level. That would be the huge benefit for me. It would put me in a position where I could just help more people.

If I didn't do music, I would do something to help people out.

We all, as individuals, can and should act compassionately and charitably. We can volunteer our time, energy, and dollars to help the underprivileged. We can feed the hungry, house the homeless. Most of us feel a moral and ethical responsibility to do so - to 'do unto others.'

We are fortunate people. It is our need and responsibility to help our fellow man.

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.

I believe you should help people.

Frankly, I'm not religious, but I believe in the cause of humanity - doing good work.

Philanthropy is natural. For a mother, taking care of her children is natural. If I am rich, I take care of the poor, like a mother would.

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.

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

I have always believed helping your fellow man is profitable in every sense, personally and bottom line.

As human beings, what we can do is extend help in whatever way possible.

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

To pity distress is but human; to relieve it is Godlike.

I want to be remembered for having a great love for my fellow man. Because, you know, I do.

Giving should be entered into in just the same way as investing. Giving is investing.

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'm one of those people that, if I hear about something happening, I go crazy. I want to go help.