I watched a little girl cover her face up and leave her hands in front of her mouth. I saw that girl after surgery, and she was smiling... that's a great source of satisfaction. Chuck Feeney More Quotes by Chuck Feeney More Quotes From Chuck Feeney I had one idea that never changed in my mind - that you should use your wealth to help people. Chuck Feeney mind people ideas I’m happy when what I’m doing is helping people and unhappy when what I’m doing isn’t helping people. Chuck Feeney unhappy helping people There has to be a balance in life. A balance of business, family, and the opportunity to learn and teach. Chuck Feeney balance inspiration opportunity There is nothing wrong with a big bet, if a big bet is a good bet. Chuck Feeney bigs ifs On why he has donated $600 million to selected charities. I simply decided I had enough money. Chuck Feeney had-enough charity money I set out to work hard, not to get rich. Chuck Feeney get-rich rich hard-work I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living.... Interventions have greater value and impact today than if they are delayed. Chuck Feeney impact giving thinking 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. Chuck Feeney delay giving believe When you've got the money, you spend it. When you've spent it all, let someone else get going and spend theirs. Chuck Feeney philanthropy I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living - to personally devote oneself to meaningful efforts to improve the human condition. More importantly, today's needs are so great and varied that intelligent philanthropic support and positive interventions can have greater value and impact today than if they are delayed when the needs are greater. Chuck Feeney intelligent meaningful thinking I always tried to live my life as though nothing changed. People would say, 'You can have a Rolls-Royce'. I'd say to that, 'What do I want with a Rolls-Royce when I can have a Volkswagen or a bike?' Some people get carried away with the juice. Chuck Feeney my-life you bike life How to become a millionaire? Become a billionaire first. Chuck Feeney become first how millionaire It's the intelligent thing to be frugal. Chuck Feeney thing frugal intelligent There are restaurants you can go in and pay $100 a person for a meal. I get as much satisfaction out of paying $25. Chuck Feeney person go you satisfaction Most large companies structure their affairs so that they minimize their tax payments. As long as you do it within the law, it's OK. Chuck Feeney tax you law long I was raised as a Catholic, but I got up to go to church because I thought I'd be hit by a bolt of lightning if I didn't. Chuck Feeney thought go lightning church People used to ask me how I got my jollies, and I guess I'm happy when what I'm doing is helping people and unhappy when what I'm doing isn't helping people. Chuck Feeney me unhappy happy people I'm a competitive type of person, whether it's playing a game of basketball or playing business games. Chuck Feeney person game basketball business I don't dislike money, but there's only so much money you can use. Chuck Feeney only you dislike money People who have money have an obligation. I wouldn't say I'm entitled to tell them what to do with it but to use it wisely. Chuck Feeney say tell money people
