Chuck Feeney quotes:

I had one idea that never changed in my mind - that you should use your wealth to help people.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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

I'm a shabby dresser.

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 happen to enjoy grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches.

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

There has to be a balance in life. A balance of business, family, and the opportunity to learn and teach.

I suppose in the back of my mind I was always one of those guys who had a disdain for money. It had a value if you wanted to buy something, but if you didn't want to buy something, you didn't need it.

It's the intelligent thing to be frugal.

I want the last cheque I write to bounce.

On why he has donated $600 million to selected charities. I simply decided I had enough money.

There is nothing wrong with a big bet, if a big bet is a good bet.

I set out to work hard, not to get rich.

I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living.... Interventions have greater value and impact today than if they are delayed.

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.

When you've got the money, you spend it. When you've spent it all, let someone else get going and spend theirs.

I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living - to personally devote oneself to meaningful efforts to improve the human condition. More importantly, today's needs are so great and varied that intelligent philanthropic support and positive interventions can have greater value and impact today than if they are delayed when the needs are greater.