Historically, over the last two or three hundred years, the relationship that we've had with money as a society - having money, talking about money - has been a little bit of a shameful thing. Splashing money about is clearly wrong, but there's nothing wrong about giving it back.

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Charities must treat donors as if they were shareholders. by Arpad Busson

Charities must treat donors as if they were shareholders.

donors treats charity

With wealth, one is in a position of responsibility. You must try to help others. It is as simple as that.

helping-others responsibility simple

The Royal family have always been great philanthropists. by Arpad Busson

The Royal family have always been great philanthropists.

great always royal family

In markets, you have rich years, and you have less rich years. by Arpad Busson

In markets, you have rich years, and you have less rich years.

less you rich years

What's dangerous is the concentration of wealth in the hands of a... by Arpad Busson

What's dangerous is the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few individuals.

concentration wealth dangerous hands

The billionaire who sits on his money and doesn't do anything for the common good - I'm not interested in that person.

person good not-interested money

There is nothing shameful about being efficient. by Arpad Busson

There is nothing shameful about being efficient.

about nothing being shameful

I think I was born into an incredibly fortunate environment. by Arpad Busson

I think I was born into an incredibly fortunate environment.

i-was-born think environment born

Strong organizations with strong risk controls will survive and p... by Arpad Busson

Strong organizations with strong risk controls will survive and prosper.

survive will risk strong

I see my boys about 10 days every month. And, yes, they are the m... by Arpad Busson

I see my boys about 10 days every month. And, yes, they are the most important people in my life.

my-life important life people

To lose your last remaining parent is the toughest thing. It is a... by Arpad Busson

To lose your last remaining parent is the toughest thing. It is a very lonely thing.

lose your lonely parent