National Philanthropy Day: 50+ Best Quotes On Giving, Purpose And Making A Difference

Quotes On Purpose:  National Philanthropy Day is all about recognising the power of giving, and the way it impacts people’s lives and communities, across the globe. The day also highlights the importance of kindness, compassion, giving selflessly reflecting on the deeper purpose. Living a life doesn’t mean you can not have a deeper purpose, from donating time or resources, philanthropy is all about improving lives and making the world a better place to live in, where nobody goes going bed on an empty stomach due to lack of money. Here is a list of motivational quotes by famous books and people on giving, purpose and making a difference, that are perfect to share and understand today, November 15th, National Philanthropy Day.

List Of 50+ Best Quotes On Giving, Purpose And Making A Difference For National Philanthropy Day:

1. “Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.” - John D. Rockefeller Jr.

2. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi

3. “Give, but give until it hurts.” - Mother Teresa

4. “Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others.” - Brian Tracy

5. “Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.” - Khalil Gibran

6. “Charity begins at home, but should not end there.” - Thomas Fuller

7. “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” - Steve Maraboli

8. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” - Pablo Picasso

9.“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” - Maya Angelou

10.“Giving is not just about donating. It is about making a difference.” - Kathy Calvin

11.“He who has never denied himself for the sake of giving, has but glanced at the joy of charity.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

12.“Give, even if you only have a little.” - Buddha

13.“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” - Kahlil Gibran

14.“No one has ever become poor by giving.” - Anne Frank

15. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” - Muhammad Ali

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16. “Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.” - Jim Rohn

17. “Behold, I do not give lectures or a little charity, when I give myself.” - Walt Whitman

18.“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” - Maya Angelou

19. "For it is in giving that we receive." - Francis of Assisi

20. “The heart that gives, gathers.” - Marianne Moore

Meaningful Quotes About Purpose

21. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

22. “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” - Robert Byrne

23. “Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” - George Bernard Shaw

24. “Your purpose in life is to make a positive difference in the world, no matter how small.” - Richard Branson

25. “The purpose of life is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

26. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” - Pablo Picasso

27. “The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” - Robert F. Kennedy

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28. “The purpose of life is to live a life that is true to yourself, and that inspires others to do the same.” - Unknown

29. “The purpose of life is to use your gifts and talents to make the world a better place.” - Dwayne Johnson

30. “Your purpose in life is to live with intention, to pursue your passions, and to make a positive impact.” - Unknown

31. “The purpose of life is to create something that will outlast us, to leave a positive impact.” - Elon Musk

32. “Your purpose in life is to be the best version of yourself, and to inspire others to do the same.” - Unknown

33. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” - Oprah Winfrey

34. “Live the life that is right for you, not the life that others expect of you.” - Kobe Bryant

35. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

36. “The purpose of life is to find truth, and to live it, no matter what.” - Joel Brown

Inspiring Quotes About Making A Difference: 

37. “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi

38. “We rise by lifting others.” - Robert Ingersoll

39. “Each of us can make a difference. Together we make change.” - Barbara Mikulski

40. “No work is insignificant. All labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

40. “Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others.” - Oprah Winfrey

41. “The smallest deed is better than the grandest intention.” - Unknown

42. “Make a difference about something other than yourselves.” - Toni Morrison

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43. “Regardless of what I do, I know my purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives.” - Tim Tebow

44. “Making a difference doesn’t always require changing the world; sometimes it’s simply changing someone’s world.” - Unknown

45. “We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.” - Nelson Mandela

46. “If you cannot feed a hundred people, feed one.” - Mother Teresa

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47. “Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room.” - Dalai Lama

48. “You may find that making a difference for others makes the biggest difference in you.” - Brian Williams

49. “I have one life and one chance to make it count for something... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” - Jimmy Carter

50. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” - William James

51. “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall

52. “We can't just hope for a brighter day, we have to work for a brighter day.” - Dolly Parton

53. “Stand up for what you believe in. The world needs your voice.” - Kerry Washington

54. “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” - Michelle Obama

55. "Giving is living." - Tuesdays with Morrie

56. “So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” - Tuesdays with Morrie

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57. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

58. “The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” - Robert F. Kennedy

Each of the quotes mentioned above beautifully reflects the meaning and purpose of National Philanthropy Day 2025. The day is celebrated to inspire people to lead a life of purpose and think beyond personal problems. The day is not just about donation and charity; it has a deeper meaning, which is to make the world a better place, to make a difference through compassion and kindness. By reading and understanding the quotes mentioned above, we are stepping towards a bigger change and awareness. Therefore, this National Philanthropy Day 2025, let’s take a pledge to make the world a better and kinder place for generations to come.