Ronnie Chan Quotes

I want to be remembered as the biggest philanthropist in Turkey.

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

Philanthropy should be voluntary.

Russell Westbrook, giving $1 million to UCLA, it's noble. It's recognizable. It's something that's going to create a legacy for his name for years to come. It's philanthropic work.

The real power of money is the power to give it away.

Philanthropy is in the DNA of my family.

I'm a sucker for giving people money on the street. I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing, but I can't help myself.

I believe in two things: One, Andrew Carnegie said, 'He who dies with wealth dies in shame.' And someone once said, 'He who gives while he lives also knows where it goes.'

I think people like Bill Gates, who have given away enormous sums of money, are shining examples for all of us to follow.

Life is fleeting, and permanence in this world is something we all strive for. The best way to achieve permanence is through philanthropy.

My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it's in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving.

I donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks.

The Royal family have always been great philanthropists.

Money can add very much to one's ability to lead a constructive life, not only pleasant for oneself, but, hopefully, beneficial to others. My grandfather, along with Carnegie, was a pioneer in philanthropy, which my father then practiced on a very large scale. The Christian ethic played an essential part in my upbringing.

I'm giving away 2 percent of my net income every month. I don't think Bill Gates is doing that.

The results of philanthropy are always beyond calculation.

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

I've given away tens of millions of dollars over the years - probably to almost every charity in Australia.

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.

If you're only going to give away 50 percent of your wealth... c'mon. I'm going to do much more than that.

I give lectures for money, but all the money goes to charity. So, I make no money from it.

In all the ages, three-fourths of the support of the great charities has been conscience money.

The most amazing philanthropists are people who are actually making a significant sacrifice.

Giving back has always been instilled in me since I was a little girl. To me, it's been something that's a been part of my life.

More money gives me the chance to help more people, to give something back.