Philanthropic people lose all sense of humanity. It is their distinguishing characteristic. Votes: 4
Oscar WildePhilanthropic and religious bodies do not commonly make their executive officers out of saints. Votes: 3
Ralph Waldo EmersonCharity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it. Votes: 2
John D. RockefellerI have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver. Votes: 2
Maya AngelouThe test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members Votes: 2
Pearl S. BuckIf you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. Votes: 2
Bob HopeNo person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. Votes: 2
Calvin CoolidgeIf a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. Votes: 2
John F. KennedyMy father has been to me a paragon of what actualizing philanthropic potential can be. Votes: 1
Laura Arrillaga-AndreessenWomen's philanthropic leadership is fundamental to their advancement in society. Votes: 0
Kaye BallardIf you can't distinguish people from lap-dogs, you shouldn't undertake philanthropic work. Votes: 0
Anton ChekhovAmerican philanthropic custom owes much to leadership by business and professional people. Votes: 0
Robert L. PaytonWeâre seeing that business models and philanthropic models are not mutually exclusive. Votes: 0
Laura Arrillaga-AndreessenI really enjoy being able to spend my time doing different charitable and philanthropic activities. Votes: 0
Jennie GarthI just focus on my work with inner-city kids, and in my community, and on my philanthropic work. Votes: 0
Mark Wahlberg