Sudha Murty Quotes

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.

Every time we do anything, Austin's the No. 1 place of all that supports it. Austin is our biggest philanthropic helper, even for things that have nothing to do with Austin or Texas.

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

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.

My philanthropy is no relation to anybody else's. None. My philanthropy and what we do at the foundation speaks for itself and has no relation to anyone's.

It's important to do see the results of your philanthropy while you are alive.

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.

It's never too early to involve your kids in giving back. And the more hands-on the experiences are, the better.

I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living.

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 really enjoy being able to spend my time doing different charitable and philanthropic activities.

My goal is to work diligently to become the top philanthropist in the world.

Trying to give back a little bit is important.

I believe in giving back.

I'm an artist, but, as I get older, I really want to do philanthropic work and help people.

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

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

Doing charity work is always cool. It's always a good thing.

Philanthropy is activism.

I really enjoy doing charity, for a good cause, it's like the least I can do, I really enjoy that stuff. I enjoy giving back.

My grandfather, along with Carnegie, was a pioneer in philanthropy, which my father then practiced on a very large scale.

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 want to empower and educate and inspire individuals who are giving to give in a way that is more meaningful. The more meaningful our giving is, the more giving we will do.