I want the last cheque I write to bounce.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the idea of living life fully and leaving no resources unused by the end.
Chuck Feeney's quote reflects a profound perspective on wealth and its purpose, suggesting that one should aspire to use their resources generously throughout their life rather than accumulating excess wealth to pass on. The desire for the last cheque to bounce symbolizes a commitment to giving and sharing what one has earned, promoting the belief that the true value of life lies in experiences and contributions to others rather than in financial accumulation.
In practice
Using this quote in a speech about philanthropy and the importance of giving back to the community.
I believe strongly in 'giving while living.' I see little reason to delay giving when so much good can be achieved through supporting worthwhile causes today. Besides, it's a lot more fun to give while you live than to give while you are dead.
Fame is a series of misunderstandings surrounding a name.
There's a long way to fall when you pretend that you're so far away from the earth, far away from reality, floating in a bubble that's protected by fame or success. It's scary, and it's the thing I fear the most: to be swallowed up by that bubble. It can be poison to you, fame.
I celebrate a victory when I start walking off the field. By the time I get to the locker room, I'm done.
As quickly as it started, our business model evaporated. But while Traf-O-Data was technically a business failure, the understanding of microprocessors we absorbed was crucial to our future success.
I discovered a long time ago that if I focus on doing the right thing for the long term to improve the lives of consumers and customers all over the world, the business results will come.
No building is better than its structural foundation, and no man (woman) is better than his (her) mental foundation. When I prepared my original Success Pyramid years ago, I put industriousness and enthusiasm as the two cornerstones with LOYALTY right in the middle of the pyramid - Loyalty to yourself and to all those dependent upon you.
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