Gerry Harvey Quotes

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

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

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

For over 35 years, I've been making charitable donations anonymously.

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.

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.

Importantly, I still give money to homeless people - and all other charities.

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.

Nobody is starving on the streets. We've always taken care of them. We take care of our own; we always have. It is not the government's responsibility.

The Royal family have always been great philanthropists.

You have to feel more involved than just writing out a cheque. Charity is almost the wrong word - I think people are beginning to feel more responsible for the world.

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've always had a passion for giving back. It's a family tradition that comes from my devout parents. They were always giving back and serving the community. So when I became fortunate enough and blessed to play the game of basketball, I was also fortunate enough to follow in my parents' footsteps and give back like the way they did.

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

I want to spread the message in the U.S. that there are good philanthropists in China, and not all are crazy spenders on luxury goods.

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

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.

Giving back is something that comes from the heart to me. It's not that I do it because it's the right thing: I do it because I want do it.

I believe in giving back very strongly.

Poverty was nowhere more endurable than in a country where duty towards one's neighbor, that is, one's fellow-citizen, was practiced with the utmost piety, as a means of gaining the favor of God the King.

There are many philanthropists who we admire and have learned a great deal from, including mentors like Bill and Melinda Gates and peers like Cari Tuna and Dustin Moskovitz.

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