philanthropy, n.Definitions

Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.

Philanthropy is a field in which benefactions speak louder than words.

Philanthropy is giving your money to people who will appreciate it, rather than leaving it to your relatives.

Philanthropy is the process of giving it back to the people from whom you got it.

Philanthropy is an utter sham when purportedly practiced by the rich man. The wealthy man who gives, steals twice over; first he steals the money and then the hearts of men.

Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.

Philanthropy is, logically speaking, a phenomena participated in only by those of moderate means. The rich man never really gives anything, but only distributes part of the surplus while it is the person of moderate means who really gives.

Philanthropy is best when it is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.