Paul Allen Quotes

I think that if you start teaching about giving back and helping other people young, that will be a given for your child their whole life.

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 believe in giving back.

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

You cannot mandate philanthropy. It has to come from within, and when it does, it is deeply satisfying.

I believe in giving back very strongly.

Once you start getting into giving back, it gets addictive.

I actually love to give back.

I have a huge passion for giving back.

Coming from a family of preachers, the idea of giving back has been part of my life as long as I can remember.

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

I want to do something to help people.

I'm not a do-gooder. It embarrassed me to be classified as a humanitarian. I simply take part in activities that I believe in.

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.

I know it sounds cliche, but to give back is important. Sometimes we're given so much, we need to do something for other people. I think that's really important.

People really want to do something good. You just have to show them where it is.

My parents taught us it's important to give back.

Almost every Monday I have a charity thing. I like that. I do.

I love to perform at benefits and charity fundraisers.

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

You know I think I could give a little more back to charity.

The idea of kids helping other kids is such a great way to introduce children to being involved in charitable causes and volunteer work, setting them on the path to doing good for others throughout their lives.

Although I don't have a prescription for what others should do, I know I have been very fortunate and feel a responsibility to give back to society in a very significant way.

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.

I've been doing a lot of stuff that has to do with charity and giving. I'm trying to give and not take as much.