Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of life"—balancing the social-scientific aspect emphasized in the 20th century, with the long-traditional and original humanist core of the word's ancient coi...
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Quotations About This Subject:
- Michael Jackson National African American Art Examiner Series ,
- “However the world community chooses to interpret it, where Michael Jackson himself is concerned, if the purpose of a legacy is to help make the world a richer, more fulfilling, and more humane place than it was during one’s lifetime, he can rest in peace knowing he did exactly that.” --from Michael Jackson, Legacies of a Globetrotting Moonwalking Philanthropist ,
- We are extremely proud of the accomplishment that Nicolai achieved. He proved to others two things: no matter what your challenge is, it can be overcome with the right mindset, dedication, and determination, and second, having a philanthropic heart for others makes a difference in people’s lives who have no other alternative. ,
- "A horn of plenty spills from your hands into the starved lives of millions."
Works Written About This Topic:
- The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty ,
- What Makes Charity Work?: A Century of Public and Private Philanthropy ,
- One Author's Open Farewell to the Oprah Winfrey Show ,
- Looking at the World through Michael Jackson's Left Eye (Part 4 of 4) ,
- Notes for an Elegy in the Key of Michael (Jackson) 1 and 2
