“If you’re in the luckiest one percent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 percent.”
Warren Buffett
“If you’re in the luckiest one percent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 percent.” Warren Buffett
After having become successful, people often feel a sense of motivation to help others as a way of repaying the good fortune they have received in life.
They perhaps see “giving back” as being an obligation and a fair thing to do. They see no formal requirement to do this, but rather experience an internal incentive derived from good will and a sense of social responsibility because life has been good to them.
“I believe that we all have a responsibility to give back. No one becomes successful without lots of hard work, support from others, and a little luck. Giving back create a virtuous cycle that makes everyone more successful.” (Ron Conway)
“I am very grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and feel I have a duty to repay my good fortune through philanthropic endeavors that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.” (Hansjorg Wyss)
‘Those who have prospered and profited from life’s lottery have a moral obligation to share their good fortune.” Dick Gephardt
Getting Personal
If a person has been successful in life, does he or she have any responsibility to “give back” to society? Why or why not?
