Ayn Rand Quotes

As a young man, I was a navy officer in Vietnam. I made $320 a month and would always give away $50 a month to a family I felt that was in greater need than me, in addition to my tithing to my church. I've just always felt in my heart, coming from a very humble background, that there are plenty of people who need a break in life.

We should be with people who are in need.

If you're in a position where you can help other people, there is nothing better in life than helping other people. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

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

Sometimes you have to put back in the community.

I've been giving back since I was a teen, handing out turkeys at Thanksgiving and handing out toys at toys drives for Christmas. It's very important to give back as a youth. It's as simple as helping an old lady across the street or giving up your seat on the bus for someone who is pregnant.

The gratification of helping others is a very American tradition and a Judeo-Christian tradition. Now it is great to see young people creating funds and giving back in all sorts of productive ways. It's a terrifically satisfying thing.

I always knew that I would give back. My mother and my father both believe you have to work hard and give back. That's why I was a volunteer firefighter, that's why I worked in a homeless shelter. I always knew I'd give back, elective office or not.

I want to help the helpless, but I don't want to help the clueless.

Trying to give back a little bit is important.

I believe in giving back.

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

I spend as much time as I possibly can doing things for other people, if I can. If I see a need and I feel that I can help, I do it. I work a great deal in terms of charities and things.

Kids can learn a lot about necessities and wants by recognizing what people live without. A common routine, but one that should not be overlooked, is having a family donation to a charity for those less fortunate. Ask your kids to search for items, toys, or clothes that they no longer use and contribute those items a collection box.

I very much believe in teaching young people about philanthropy, and to give back.

I do benefits. I do them all the time. There's so many people out there that needs help that I can't say I won't help them.

I've been in the habit of helping people.

People say it's not ambitious, but it is actually quite ambitious wanting to help people.

I believe in giving back very strongly.

Your government is still on the same side of the street as the Good Samaritan and not those who pass by on the other side.

As you have more resources in life, it's your obligation to deploy those for the benefit of others.

My great-grandfather started in the coal mines, and my great grandmother made 10 pounds of bread every Saturday morning that we delivered to the neighbors. It was always about giving back. These kinds of things drive me to make a difference.

More money gives me the chance to help more people, to give something back.

Philanthropy should be voluntary.

Everybody, not just stars, should take up the responsibility of giving back to society. It doesn't matter how much you give, but what really matters is if you are willing to give something.