The genius of the tradition as it has developed in America is the unique combination of giving and voluntary service in behalf of independent organiz….

Philanthropy is the duty of how we should behave when things go wrong for people, and how we can help to make things better for everyone - voluntaril….

We should never lose sight of the very close link between individual giving and the formation of philanthropic traditions..

Philanthropy is an important subject of liberal education because it examines the role of good works in shaping our conceptions of the good society a….

The philanthropic tradition is older than democracy, older than Christianity, and older than higher education. It gives form and purpose to personal ….

Philanthropy requires thought, action, and passion..

American philanthropic custom owes much to leadership by business and professional people..

We cannot preserve philanthropic and charitable values if we detach them completely from our fundamental personal beliefs and convictions..

Philanthropy is the principal social institution that provides instruction in voluntary service..

Do we live for or do we live off philanthropy?.