“It is more difficult to give money away intelligently than to earn it in the first place.”
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
“Generosity is the best investment.”
“I can’t get over it; I’m still shaking when I talk about it. It’s just incredible… I feel a bit guilty about getting so much pleasure out of giving!”
“I like to have something worthwhile to get up for each morning… I find that the larger and more strategic the gift, the more pleasure I get out of it.”
“The huge satisfaction to be gained from spending one’s time in giving in your later years far outweighs any pleasures that you can possibly gain on the golf course, on the beach or on the back of the yacht in the Mediterranean sipping martinis.”
“I really appreciate your work on what for my parents is such an important project. I am glad that the fund has been developing so positively and swiftly.”
“It is so uplifting to meet so many people blessed with generous hearts and a deep sense of community.”