Something for the Rest of the World

“I realize that I’m in the top one percent of the world.
I’ve traveled a lot. I’ve seen immense poverty in the world,
and I can’t live with everything I’ve had and be comfortable
with everything I have unless I do something for the rest of the world.”

~ Andie MacDowell,
Actress, Model & Philanthropist

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Somewhere, Sometime, Someone Helped

“If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone
gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction.
Remember, also, that you are indebted to life
until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped.”

~ Melinda Gates,
Philanthropist & Co-Founder – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

I Do Give

“I do give money to panhandlers, but my husband and I [also] have several charities
where we are hands-on and have such a ways to go to reach our goals.
I prefer to give there.”

~ Pauletta Washington,
Artist, Actress, Philanthropist, Norma Zarky Humanitarian Award (2000),
BET Humanitarian Award (2005) & The Prince Rainier III Award (2010)

A Laughter-Maker

“My job has always been to entertain people.
I want people to laugh.”

~ Shaquille O’Neal,
Businessman, Investor, Real Estate Entrepreneur & Global Spokesperson

Extreme Wealth & Responsibility

“For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth.
But, with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility.
And the responsibility for me is to invest in creating new businesses, create jobs, employ people,
and to put money aside to tackle issues where we can make a difference.”

~ Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson,
Business Magnate & Investor, Philanthropist, & Founder of Virgin Group

A Mighty Foundation

“The purpose of God’s blessing is to enable you to be a great channel of blessing to others.
If you have nothing, there is nothing you can do for anyone else;
if you have a little, you can only help a little;
but if you have plenty, there is a whole lot you can do.
When you are blessed, you have a mighty foundation
from which to impact others. You are blessed to be a blessing.”

~ Brian Houston,
Executive Producer, TV Host, College President, Author & Pastor

Kindness, Love & Compassion for Each Other

“As citizens of this great nation,
it is kindness, love, and compassion for each other
that will bring us together – and keep us together.”

~ Melania Trump,
Model (former), Jewelry Designer &
First Lady of the United States (2017 – )

The World Around You

“Help others and give something back.
I guarantee you will discover that while public service
improves the lives and the world around you,
its greatest reward is the enrichment
and new meaning it will bring your own life.”

~ Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Actor, Producer, Businessman, Investor, Author,
Philanthropist, Activist, Politician,
Professional Bodybuilder & 38th Governor of California (2003-2011)

Eyes Opened: Injustice & Need

“I try to live my life every day in the present,
and try not to turn a blind eye to injustice and need.”

~ Susan Sarandon,
Actress & Activist

Satisfied & Happy

I’m extremely happy in my life.
I consider myself to be very blessed.

I’ve three children, three grandchildren,
I work, I travel, and I’m very happily married.
I’m very satisfied and happy with my life
and there really isn’t anything I want.

~ Joan Collins, DBE,
Actress, Author, Columnist, Wig Designer,
Eye-Wear Designer & Creator/Founder – Timeless Beauty

Hours with Your Child(ren)

I am a full-time mom; that is my first job. The most important job ever.
I started my business when he started school.
When he is in school, I do my meetings, my sketches, and everything else.
I cook him breakfast. Bring him to school. Pick him up.
Prepare his lunch. I spend the afternoon with him.

I do it myself.
You know, those hours with your child are really important ones,
even if it’s just the two of you, being quiet in the car together.

~ Melania Trump,
Model (former), Jewelry Designer &
First Lady of the United States (2017 – )

Those Who Do the Most

“I began learning long ago that those who are happiest
are those who do the most for others.”

~ Booker T. Washington,
Educator, Author, Orator & Advisor to Presidents

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Loving, Laughing & Giving

“Another fresh, new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!”

~ William Arthur Ward,
Author, Educator & Motivational Speaker

Make This One Extraordinary

 

If last year was ordinary, do something ‘extra’ in this year and make it extraordinary.

~ Author Unknown

Blessed Rich

“You know, I’m blessed. ‘Blessed’ is a better way of saying ‘rich.'”

~ Roseanne Cherrie Barr,
Actress, Comedian, Writer, Author, Producer, Director & Politician

Small Things, Good Things

“I do small things. I try to do good things every day.”

~ Jackie Chan,
Actor, Martial Artist, Film Director, Producer, Stuntman,
Singer, Clothier, Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist,
Founder – Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation &
Founder – Dragon’s Heart Foundation

True Desire in The Heart

“Say thank you in advance for what is already yours. …
True desire in the heart for anything good is God’s proof to you
sent beforehand that it’s already yours. …
When you get it, reach back, pull someone else up.
Each one, teach one. Don’t just aspire to make a living,
aspire to make a difference.”

~ Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr.,
Golden Globe Awards (2x), Tony Award,
Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor

Being Chosen

“Anti-Semitism is jealousy w/ ignorance.
Being a chosen group = the Jewish people/nation being an example for all of us of the
blessings each of us gets as chosen individuals/chosen children of God.”

~ Michelle ‘Chaella’ Boddie

 

As Tweet:

#Anti-Semitism is #jealousy w/ #ignorance. Being #chosen group = an #example for #all
of #blessings #each of us gets as #chosen #individuals.

~ @BoddieMichelle

The Way CJ Said To

“But I will never stop helping and loving people the way Jesus said to.”

~ Michael Jackson,
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Dancer & Actor.

Ever-Helping US

“It’s sort of well-known that anytime any catastrophe happens
anywhere in the world,
they can count on the United States for help.”

~ Morgan Freeman,
Actor, Film Director & Narrator

A Wildfire of Kindness

“When you are kind to someone in trouble,
you hope they’ll remember
and be kind to someone else,
and it’ll become like a wildfire.”

~ Whoopi Goldberg
a.k.a. Caryn Elaine Johnson,
Actress, Comedienne & Television Host
Academy/Oscar Award, Drama Desk Award, Daytime Emmy Award (2x)
Golden Globe Award (2x), Grammy Award, BAFTA Award,
Tony Award, People’s Choice Award (3x)
American Comedy Award (2x), Mark Twain Award for American Humor,
Women in Film Crystal Award, Honorary Member of Harlem Globetrotters,
Hans Christian Anderson Award & Ride of Fame Award

Nobody Need Wait

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait
a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

~ Annelies Marie ‘Anne’ Frank,
Diarist and Writer

Generosity Returns

“Generosity is the best investment.”

~ Diane Von Furstenberg,
Fashion Designer

Are We Mentoring?

“I try to mentor as many people as I can.”

~ Betty W. Liu,
News Anchor, Business Journalist, Author,
Dow Jones Newswires Award (1997),
“Top 30 Business Journalists Under 30 List (2000-2002, 3x)
& Central High School’s Alumni Hall of Fame (2011)

Better Life for All

“Through free enterprise, one can benefit people all over the world …
by contributing to a better way of life for all. Peace, love & happiness.”

~ John Paul DeJoria,
Entrepreneur, Co-Founder – Paul Mitchell Hair Care & Philanthropist