Charitable Quotations

Naming rights are a seductive philanthropic inducement, yet more anonymous operational support may better advance the charitable purpose.

I am in constant search of charitable work and thank Allah that I am happy, that my children are happy, and I like that all of my family is happy.

I'm honored. Really honored that the Red Sox have asked me to possible be on the board of the Red Sox Foundation and do some stuff on their charitable works that they are so passionate about.

I suppose I arrived at my charitable commitment largely through guilt. I recognized early on that my good fortune was not due to superior personal character or initiative so much as it was to dumb luck.

For years, friends in Springfield, Missouri, have remarked on the physical resemblance between Brad Pitt and his only brother, Doug. But the two share a deeper similarity: their commitment to charitable causes.

The fundamental flaw in Social Security and Medicare is that they violate the 'welfare principle' in economics. The welfare principle forms the fundamental basis of all charitable work in churches and other private organizations: assist those who need help, and equally important, don't assist individuals who can take care of themselves.

Every time I am tempted to buy some dopey thing, I hear my late father's voice: 'Do you really need that?' He was big on saving money and buying as much security as possible. He also encouraged charitable giving. So, I am responsible with currency.

I've long wanted to find a charitable cause to really get involved with and be passionate about. I get invited to a lot of charity events to sing, and I am happy to help and bring a source of entertainment, but I'm sort of disconnected from them.

My life is so filled with my children, my family, and the charitable work I do.

The IRS is currently considering a rule that would make it easier for tax preparers to disclose the private information contained in tax returns - including name, address, Social Security number, employer, income, and charitable donations.

Be charitable and indulge to everyone, but thyself.

Though the world may often appear to be more charitable than the church, it is crucial to remember that, for the church, the care of the poor cannot be separated from the worship of God.

I believe that we all need to do charitable work. It should be taken seriously in the area of education, as someone from the industry.

Much corporate giving is charitable in nature rather than philanthropic.

Whatever I've experienced in my life is a part of my story, and I'm proud of that. But it's someone who wakes up early, works all day, believes in charitable work, business-minded, diligent, accountable, problem-solving... I'm so much about school, consistency and tradition.

Government subsidies to elite private universities take the form of tax deductions for people who make charitable contributions to them.

If the big banks expect to buy influence when they give money to favored think tanks, then the public has a right to know. If the big banks don't expect to buy influence and are merely making charitable contributions, then their shareholders have a right to know. Either way, there's no excuse for keeping these payments secret.

We all want a simpler code, but tax reform is about much more. It is about ensuring that everyone pays their fair share. The tax code is also used to promote behavior that we as a nation support, such as home ownership or charitable contributions.

My life isn't focused on results. My life is really focused on the process of doing all the things I'm doing, from work to relationships to friendships to charitable work.

Philanthropists today want input into how their monies are being deployed. The big question is, can governments use this insight to sell the rich the idea of paying more tax rather than spend more on charitable giving?

My suspicion, in England at least, is that the more charitable view will prevail.

Ninety-five percent of the charitable groups out there are doing very, very good work.

I wouldn't classify those changes as major. Between charitable events and fundraising events, there will still be lots of ways to get in front of members (of Congress).

I'd love to interview Bill Clinton. I know that might be a little boring, but he's so interesting and such an amazing guy. All he's done after his presidency... he hasn't just sat around, he's been so active in so many charitable causes.

I'd like my grandkids to be able to watch PBS. But I'm not willing to borrow money from China, and make my kids have to pay the interest on that, and my grandkids, over generations, as opposed to saying to PBS, 'Look, you're going to have to raise more money from charitable contributions or from advertising.'

Lou Rawls was one of the music world's most versatile vocalists, covering gospel, R&B, soul, jazz, blues and pop. A three-time Grammy Award winner, his deep, smooth, soulful style exemplified his classy elegance and made him one of the most recognizable voices anywhere. And his philanthropic efforts on behalf of many charitable causes further displayed his passion and commitment to helping others through music. We have lost a true musical pioneer, but his legacy will continue to inspire us all.

She was probably the most charitable person you could ever meet.

I encourage hunters to acquire and fill their antlerless deer tags and donate the game to this program, ... You will help the state manage wildlife populations and, at the same time, provide a charitable service.

If anyone receives a solicitation on behalf of a charitable organization, or by someone claiming to be a (charitable organization) here in New Hampshire, that group must be registered with the charitable trust unit,

For three decades the Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has been a fervent supporter of the American playwright. It is vital that we continue to support those writers who relate the ongoing American saga for the stage. This award brings the appropriate recognition to the important role the playwright serves in American Arts & Letters.

I don't collect the stuff. I collect baseball cards. But I get calls all the time . . . It's a way to make a charitable donation in an unusual way.

Having Tony's support has been huge for Victory Junction. He was one of the first drivers to get on board with us, and beyond the money he and his foundation have donated to the camp, he's brought notoriety, which has helped fuel interest in the camp. It's just one more example of how when we're on the track we're fierce competitors, but off the track we're all united in trying to improve the lives of others, especially children. I've always admired his charitable work and it's an honor to have him as a part of the Victory Junction family.

What you have is charity giving a positive veneer to an activity that may not be all that positive for many of the people that participate. It doesn't look good, feel good or smell good when charity is raising money not because of the charitable intent of people, but in a sense because of their weakness.

I have a great amount of respect for the charitable role Mr. Iverson and other basketball stars play within their communities, ... Many of these sports stars are role models, and actively participate in charities benefiting the underprivileged youth of the American inner cities. There are players who will undoubtedly be fined by the league for dress-code infractions, so it makes sense to put the money to good use.

He was a very charitable man. There wasn't a charity he didn't help out.

He had a passion about aviation and wanted to do charitable work, so it was a perfect marriage.

He shared his time with any charitable cause that caught his attention.

There is a great deal of money that comes through charitable gaming, and we certainly have concerns about that.

We try to encourage them to go to a vocational school or take a college course or they can elect to do charitable work and be involved in a service organization.

The people's trust has been violated. We are taking strong action to provide a fair environment for donors as well as the charitable organizations and paid fund-raisers who follow our laws and regulations.

We're proud of him. He's got a long record of civic responsibility and charitable work.

My wife was diagnosed with lupus 16 or 17 years ago, and that's how I kinda got involved in it. I just finished my fifth annual Bobby Hatfield Classic Golf Tournament, and happily I can report that we raised over $52,000. Through the years we've raised not only through the golf tournament, but through other charitable concerts, we've raised over $600,000.

Some lobbyists might consider this a lobbying opportunity. But we see it as a very worthy charitable event.

I think that everyone in Seattle, their daily existence, is enriched by all the charitable giving that is courtesy of Microsoft.

Last year, American government provided 35 percent of worldwide relief aid. In private contributions, American individuals, estates, foundations and corporations gave over $240 billion to charitable causes in 2003, according to Giving USA Foundation. Privately, Americans give at least $34 billion overseas.

I sure don't want to take money away from the University of Texas; any subsidy for a university is good. But from an equity standpoint, it isn't fair that wealthy people can treat their personal entertainment expenses as a charitable donation.

It adds up to a substantial amount. We tell them it's a charitable donation.

Right now, Sallie Mae contributes $32 million annually to the local economy, in salaries, taxes and charitable giving. We estimate these new jobs will add $11 million to that figure.

Our science programs are a result of the fact that when Elephant Thoughts became a new charity we knew in order to survive in the charitable arena we would do far better to create products that we could sell to generate some revenue to fulfill our mandate. As a teacher-based organization the answer to what type of product was simple, they must be educational therefore something we believe in.

our goal is to encourage charitable giving outside of Katrina relief, to prevent the rest of the nation's charities from seeing a downturn in giving as they did after Sept. 11.

It is a challenge to place a dollar value on the important work volunteers do for millions of charitable organizations and communities across the country. But this number can help put into perspective the enormous contributions provided by our nation's volunteers.

Miami has been my home since we moved the Nasdaq-100 Open to Key Biscayne in 1987 and I relish the opportunity to support important charitable causes such as the Greater Miami Tennis Foundation through events such as the Jim Berry Tennis Classic and the Robin Givens Night with the Stars.

We donate time, expertise, and resources to a wide array of charitable and nonprofit organizations around the world each year through partnership initiatives that make a real difference in our communities.

There are some tax expenditures that are there for very obvious and very important and very good policy reasons. Whether it's the charitable deduction or the deduction for homes, it's not a loophole.

There are some terrorist organizations, there are some organized crime organizations, that launder money through charities and make donations to charities. That's not the purpose of charitable donations in Canada, so we're becoming increasingly strict on the subject.

I'm not sure what fame is for if it isn't to focus on charitable work.quot;

The invitation for artists to compete to see who can be the most charitable is a wonderful thing.

We operate like a focused United Way. Our goal is charitable ... improving the legal system and access to it. We have a civic mission. The money is to be used for the greater benefit of the community.

We want to assure the Palestinian people that there are many charitable parties in Arab and Islamic countries who have expressed readiness to cooperation and offer support for ensuring the success of our democratic programs.

When we work with individual charitable organizations, there's often an assumption that Christians support Christian ministries over non-religious organizations. This study conclusively shows that assumption to be false, and that in fact over half of all Protestant churchgoers don?t even give any preference to Christian organizations in their giving decisions. It's critical that Christian organizations really understand this about their target market.

Every now and then I will play; I try to focus on charitable work. I might do it because it's an offer I can't refuse, so I rally and try to stay in shape and keep myself active.

I'm forming a charitable institution for education.

U.A.E.'s continuously growing initiatives in the field of charitable and humanitarian works became a basic component of our foreign activities.

We're all for charitable giving, ... when it comes to a stipulated amount that is where I have difficulty.

We have great respect for the legacy and traditions of Marshall Field's, and we carefully researched customer preferences and studied alternatives before making this decision to incorporate Marshall Field's into the nationwide Macy's brand. While the store's name will change, much of what customers love will stay the same including Marshall Field's traditions and its outstanding record of community and charitable giving.

we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.

It is not my experience that life’s difficulties make people more charitable.

What we're seeing in the Panhandle right now is a big barn raising, we're seeing people come together through various forms, through various charitable funds, various charitable donations. We're seeing neighbors helping neighbors.

With the many needs we have in our world today, I believe transparency, accountability and results are the most important characteristics that a donor should expect from a charitable organization. Maintaining these core values in our organization is not only vital for our donors, but also for our stewardship to the children we support.

With the proper revisions, this bill will support the important work that charitable organizations do in every community in our country. It will also advance ethical conduct within the charitable community.

Contributing financially to charitable organizations is certainly noble and should be encouraged and is something that the Gores have done when the resources were there. However, to truly judge a person's commitment to helping others, you need to consider what they have done with their lives and how they have spent their time -- and by that standard the Gores are extraordinarily committed.

When you make charitable contributions, you realize you can't save the world, so you find a small area you can go into and hopefully do some good and do it with your own money and your own sweat and you see the results.

Attackers are starting to move away form your large targets, banks etc. and are going for regional institutions and smaller business. They are also going for charitable sites, like the American Red Cross, which are the most vulnerable and trusting.

the time has come for me to address certain personal estate, charitable and other financial matters.

The Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race draws some of the most competitive celebrity and professional drivers because it offers the high-speed challenge of real racing, combined with a worthwhile charitable endeavor. Having the mix of returning stars with firsthand experience and new drivers with their enthusiasm will combine for one of the most unique races we've had to date.

The governor is very active in his support of civic, religious, and social service organizations, but he doesn't do it for public acclaim. There are certain aspects of his charitable giving that are public, but the majority of it is conducted privately, and he prefers to keep it private.

While the store's name will change, much of what customers love will stay the same, including Marshall Field's traditions and its outstanding record of community and charitable giving.

is somebody who believes also in giving; we have benefited also on a charitable basis.

The show was closed unjustly because the licensing ordinance that the city claims was the grounds for closing us does not apply to nonprofit and charitable organizations like the Milwaukee Gay Arts Center.

These recommendations are another part of the charitable sector?s commitment to come together and ensure that its organizations meet the highest possible ethical standards. The Panel will continue to work with the sector and government officials to encourage implementation of its comprehensive proposals.

The taxpayer is required to substantiate on their own both legally and through documentation that they actually incurred the expenses they claimed they did, ... If you told your tax preparer you took a large charitable donation and just pulled that number out of the air, the tax preparer isn't going to be able to help you. You have to be responsible for your claims.

The state only recognizes the state lottery, horse racing and its authorized off-track betting sites, the casinos and any charitable gambling event that is authorized by the state Office of Consumer Affairs or controlled by the Legislature.

We welcome Regions to the Champions Tour family of title sponsors. For 14 years, Birmingham has been one of the premier stops on the Champions Tour. With the commitment and support of Regions, the tournament will continue to be one of Alabama's most popular sporting events, not to mention one of its most charitable endeavors.

And who is proving most effective in figuring out how to eradicate those calamities? In different ways, it is Bill and Melinda Gates, co-founders of the world's wealthiest charitable foundation, and Bono, the Irish rocker who has made debt reduction sexy.

It was very important to both my wife and myself that there be a charitable tie-in for the competition.

We know that if it wasn't for our local customers and guidance from God, we wouldn't have anything. So, with a charitable attitude, we like to 'give back' whenever possible.

We think special legislation is called for, and we're willing to work with the church to help them carry out their charitable mission.

When corporate America comes in, they put their money where their mouth is. When they are here, that's a powerful message. It's not a charitable thing that they're doing, it's in their best interest. And it's in all of our best interests to recognize exactly what diversity is and what it means.

To be fair, he has a personal history of charitable works like this, so it's not as if this is some person making a desperate effort to rehabilitate his career by suddenly reshaping himself as a philanthropist. The problem is we live in such a cynical age that it really doesn't matter what his intentions are; this will be viewed in cynical terms.

We are supported by the income derived from the sale of our publications and services as well as noncommercial charitable donations.

Principles of transparency and accountability should apply to corporate charitable contributions. Such disclosure is consistent with public policy in regard to disclosure by publicly-owned companies.

Some people are born into money. Some are given the opportunity in a lucky way. I got where I am by a lucky bounce along the way. There have been opportunities to help people in need. There are charitable causes where you can give people hope and opportunity to turn that corner. It's the right thing to do.

Family... the home of all social evil, a charitable institution for comfortable women, an anchorage for house-fathers, and a hell for children.

We are doing what we are able to do. The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Conference exist solely on donations and we will continue, through the giving spirit of this community, to be able to offer charitable help to those in need.

Once we saw Norm and Zach's film, we knew that one of the most important films from and about Canada had crossed our paths. Although we still have significant work to see from major Canadian directors, the unique storytelling and aesthetics of this film as our Opening Night speaks both to our core charitable mission of fostering motion picture culture and to showcase the diversity of global filmmaking worldwide.

Now Dave Eggers, if you lived in San Francisco, is not an easy person to be done with. Everyone - and by everyone, I mean every white person with a college education and an interest in books - wants a piece of him. It's not just his amazingly powerful prose; it's also his charitable works.

Company executives exercise wide discretion over the use of corporate assets for charitable purposes. Absent a system of accountability for charitable contributions, executives may use corporate assets for objectives that are not shared by, and may be inimical to, the interests of a company and its shareholders, potentially harming long-term shareholder value.

I've lived in Paradise Valley for 37 years. Any charitable thing that you're involved in is a great feeling, especially because it's home.

You should assume that as charitable as it is, you have total liability for these individuals, in the same way as if a stranger came to your house just invited for a dinner party. If they slipped and fell, you're going to be liable for them. You do not enjoy any immunity from liability. It's a sad statement, but that's the world we live in today.

Americans are increasingly interested in values-driven organizations. Regardless of whether they choose to support these charitable causes through financial gifts or through the gift of time, Americans can do more through focused planning that frees dollars and hours for the organizations they care about.