Chuck Feeney

I became convinced that there was greater satisfaction from giving my money away and seeing something come out of the ground, like a hospital or a university. ”

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. ”

I don't dislike money, but there's only so much money you can use. ”

They decided as part of my 75th birthday celebrations that I would be entitled to fly first class. I'll be honest, I'm not good at flying anymore. To my credit, I can stretch out on two coach seats. ”

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. ”

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. ”

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. Besides, it's a lot more fun to give while you live than to give while you are dead. ”

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. ”

I'm a competitive type of person, whether it's playing a game of basketball or playing business games. ”

I believe that people of substantial wealth potentially create problems for future generations unless they themselves accept responsibility to use their wealth during their lifetime to help worthwhile causes. ”