Quotes about Benefaction
Calvin Coolidge observed, "No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
- John Wooden
It is easy enough to do good once or twice, but to keep on doing good without getting disgusted with the ingratitude of those whom we have benefited, that is not so easy.
- Martin Luther
Let him that desires to see others happy, make haste to give while his gift can be enjoyed, and remember that every moment of delay takes away something from the value of his benefaction.
- Samuel Johnson
Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.
- Henry David Thoreau
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
- Calvin Coolidge
No person was ever honored for what he recieved. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
- Calvin Coolidge
Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.
- Andrew Carnegie
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
- Calvin Coolidge
Give, give, give-what is the point of having experience, knowledge or talent if I don't give it away?
- Isabel Allende
Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.
- Andrew Carnegie