Words matter. These are the best Chuck Feeney Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
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’d be the last guy to tell a wealthy person what to do with their money. They’re entitled to do whatever they want.
When you are 81 years old, you don’t really need a lot of the trappings of wealth.
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.
I’m a competitive type of person, whether it’s playing a game of basketball or playing business games.
I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living.
I had one idea that never changed in my mind – that you should use your wealth to help people.
There are restaurants you can go in and pay $100 a person for a meal. I get as much satisfaction out of paying $25.
I happen to enjoy grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches.
I don’t dislike money, but there’s only so much money you can use.
I watched a little girl cover her face up and leave her hands in front of her mouth. I saw that girl after surgery, and she was smiling… that’s a great source of satisfaction.
It is logical for a U.S. person to give their money away while they are alive, as the government will take it from you when you die in taxes.
I was raised as a Catholic, but I got up to go to church because I thought I’d be hit by a bolt of lightning if I didn’t.
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.
I’m a shabby dresser.
It’s the intelligent thing to be frugal.
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.
How to become a millionaire? Become a billionaire first.
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.
I want the last cheque I write to bounce.
