Quotes about Donations

Donations to my legal defense fund really help, and I think keeping me motivated and spreading the message are also very important. Votes: 3

Religions take donations and don't pay taxes. Votes: 2

I took and received campaign donations under the existing laws. Votes: 2

With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts. Votes: 2

When people make donations to non profits, they want to know that their money goes to good use. Votes: 2

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits. Votes: 2

If you compare charitable donations, you name it, religious tithing, giving, Americans trump citizens of the world hands down. Votes: 2

Public employee unions are hardly the only group involved in bare-knuckles politics. Businesses lobby fiercely, and executives make hefty campaign donations. Votes: 2

I am a full-time Research Fellow at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, a small 501(c)(3) public charity supported primarily by individual donations. Votes: 2

Most of the men and women who vote in Congress each year to continue subsidies have taken campaign donations from big energy companies. Votes: 2

Investments are a real partnership, with an expected return; donations are a gesture made as a result of ethical, religious, or political passions. Votes: 2

As soon as we find a cure, we will utilize any of the donations to go toward providing medication to those who can't afford it. That is my goal. Votes: 2

Allegations that President Clinton pardoned Marc Rich partly in return for donations to his presidential library have raised questions about the value of such institutions and the federal appropriations that support them. Votes: 2

Tobacco companies are legally operating entities in Australia. If the Government thinks that they should not make donations to political parties, well then they should ban them operating as legally structured entities in Australia. Votes: 2

The U.N.'s humanitarian agencies rely on charitable donations from the public as well as the generosity of governments to continue their lifesaving work in response to natural disasters, armed conflicts and other emergencies. Votes: 2

The IRS is currently considering a rule that would make it easier for tax preparers to disclose the private information contained in tax returns - including name, address, Social Security number, employer, income, and charitable donations. Votes: 2

There are some terrorist organizations, there are some organized crime organizations, that launder money through charities and make donations to charities. That's not the purpose of charitable donations in Canada, so we're becoming increasingly strict on the subject. Votes: 2

I used the principles of Kickstarter to make 'She's Gotta Have It.' We filmed that in 1985 to 1986. The final cost was $175,000. I didn't have that money. It was friends, grants, donations. We saved our bottles for the nickel deposit. Votes: 2

We citizens of the affluent countries tend to discuss our obligations toward the distant needy mainly in terms of donations and transfers, assistance and redistribution: How much of our wealth, if any, should we give away to the hungry abroad? Votes: 2

The total funding of SETI (the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) in the U.S. is 0.0003 percent of the tax monies spent on health and human services. And it's not even tax money. The SETI Institute's hunt for signals is funded by donations. Votes: 2

When the Lord Chancellor violates the trust of his great office of state to solicit party donations from people whose careers he can control, and then says I'm not sorry, and I'd do it again no wonder the public think that power has gone to their heads. Votes: 2

I gave Mitt Romney some donations for his campaign because he was a friend, and friendship came first. I've always been a Democrat, and I've had different views than Mitt Romney. I'm not Mitt Romney, and I think people will realize that when they meet me out there. Votes: 2

I think I'm one of the most patriotic people that I've ever encountered in America. I consider myself a bedrock patriot. I participate very actively in local politics, because my voice might be worthwhile. I participate in a meaningful way - not by donations; I work at it. Votes: 2

I started this foundation when I was diagnosed. It was established for one reason, and that was to try to find a cure for MS. Every penny, 100% of the public donations that come into this are given back out in the form of grants to colleges and researchers around the world. Votes: 2

The dirty little secret on Wall Street: Eighty percent of the Wall Street executives' and their spouses' donations go to Democrats. It's like they've got some kind of little sweet deal, where we'll call you fat cats and demean you and stuff, but you will get richer than your wildest dreams. Votes: 2

Companies have long gathered data to break down their customer base into specific segments. Now political parties have become adept at micro-targeting, too, using data on shopping habits, leisure activities, voting histories, charity donations, and so on, in order to pinpoint likely supporters and the type of appeal most likely to win them over. Votes: 2

In an era when party fundraising is badly tainted, dinners are a really good way of raising cash for campaigning. Lots of people giving very small amounts of money through ticket sales and raffle prizes: yes, it's much harder work than big donations, but I think it's a more democratic and transparent way of fundraising. Votes: 2

Poverty isn’t solved with donations. Votes: 0

For over 35 years, I've been making charitable donations anonymously. Votes: 0

If you take donations from Wall Street, you can't be independent. Votes: 0

For scientific researchers, charitable donations are enormous engines of new opportunities... Votes: 0

Those who live off of the donations of capitalism are often its greatest critics. Votes: 0

Money and donations are an important part of our political system. They are hard power. Votes: 0

Such pushy people, the school union chiefs.It's almost not worth the campaign donations. Almost. Votes: 0

My charitable donations go to educational efforts, such as Teach for America, Vanderbilt University, Berkshire School. Votes: 0

It is my principle never to accept any donations from any government or any foreign funded organisation. Votes: 0

Oxytocin infusion increases generosity in unilateral monetary transfers by 80 percent [and] increases donations to charity by 50 percent. Votes: 0

We've investigated the gun lobby and its political donations and how it spread the Stand Your Ground laws from Florida. Votes: 0

Banquet: a plate of cold, hairy chicken and artificially coloured green peas completely surrounded by dreary speeches and appeals for donations. Votes: 0

If we got rid of everybody in Washington who sold access for donations, then the town would be empty. But it's unseemly. Votes: 0

That is not respecting our democracy, using the State Department as a concierge for foreign donations, not really respecting our American democracy. Votes: 0

I support Planned Parenthood privately with my personal contribution, and that should be the goal of any such agency, to find private donations. Votes: 0

I'd rather have a lot of little donations than a couple big ones. That shows that people care and are giving what they can. Votes: 0

Real movement in the Kerry campaign now. His poll numbers are moving, donations are moving, endorsements are moving. The only thing not moving is his hair. Votes: 0

Lots of donations and money go to rescue dogs and cats, however the public does not understand that every cow, pig and chicken needs to be rescued too. Votes: 0

I've made it clear that I'm not taking special interest PAC money or accepting donations from lobbyists - ever. I want to represent the interests of the citizens. Votes: 0

All Politicians should be required to wear uniforms like Racing Car Drivers with patches showing the donations received from special interest groups so we know who has paid them off! Votes: 0

The intercom buzzes while you're changing your shirt. You push the Talk button: "Who is it?" "Narcotics squad. We're soliciting donations for children all over the world who have no drugs. Votes: 0

You have to offer a product that creates an environment that captures donations, but at the end of the day, it's not the environment that draws in the money but the cause. Votes: 0

A corporation exists to provide jobs for the community. A corporation exists to make charitable donations to the symphony or the homeless shelter or whatever it is. That's not why businesses exist. Votes: 0

A corporation exists to provide jobs for the community. A corporation exists to make charitable donations to the symphony or the homeless shelter or whatever it is. That's not why businesses exist. Votes: 0

When you have God come amongst you to support and sustain you, why grovel through crude vulgar entities? Avoid places where they bargain in terms of gifts, donations, for Spiritual guidance and Transmission. Votes: 0

Donald Trump's campaign has raised about $100,000 in donations during the second quarter. Which raises an important question: Who is giving Donald Trump money? That's like giving your money to a pile of money. Votes: 0

Social business lies in the spectrum of possibility between the traditional, profit-maximizing business, which directs little to no profit to doing good, and the traditional charity, which relies mostly on donations to sustain itself. Votes: 0

If we get the donations, I think we're going to raise a significant amount of money; some will be used for some administered costs, but the public portion of that will go directly into grants. Votes: 0