He that gives all, though but little, gives much; because God looks not to the quantity of the gift, but to the quality of the givers.
I don't think there's a public in the world who respond like the British to a call for charity.
Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.
"The true essence of humankind is kindness. There are other qualities which come from education or knowledge, but it is essential, if one wishes to be a genuine human being and impart satisfying meaning to one's existence, to have a good heart."
Philanthropy isn't just about big gifts; it's about participation. It is about the grace that comes from working together.
If we should cease to be generous and charitable because another is sordid and ungrateful, it would be much in the power of vice to extinguish Christian virtues.
I am sure that if somebody is giving a sum to charity, he or she should be encouraged to do so by the authorities because the spirit in which we encourage people to give has permeated our society.
It is not the brains that matter most, but that which guides them — the character, the heart, generous qualities, progressive ideas.
I think women who are very creative and giving members of society can be respected and accepted.
America is a giving nation and very compassionate.
