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The Way Bill Gates Explained Why He Isn’t The World’s Most Generous Philanthropist Is Brilliant
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest private foundation in the U.S, with the noble aims of enhancing healthcare and reducing extreme poverty around the world. The Microsoft founder has become synonymous with philanthropy, making a pledge to give away at least half of his vast fortune to global issues such as malaria and sanitation, issues that are often ignored by governments and other organizations.
When interviewed on Norwegian talk show Skavlan, Gates was asked by the host about the most irritating myth going around about him. Now, the cynic inside you might see his response as a bit of a ‘humblebrag,’ giving him a nice opportunity to mention the $100 billion he has given away to causes in his lifetime. But it also highlights the fact that there is much more the philanthropy than simply throwing money at a problem, it requires dedication, care, and generosity of spirit as well. Bill and his wife Melinda definitely seem to know this, and it sets them apart as philanthropists in the truest sense of the word! Scroll down to see his response in full below, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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John Louis 5 years ago
Mark 12: 41- 44: Jesus points out that the woman who struggled to give a small amount of money had greater recognition in the eyes of God than rich people who gave more money but were wealthy enough to not miss the money they gave.
Carmen Elena 5 years ago
I was going to comment that. Absolutely right. BG give a part of what he has (which is very remarkable too. Some rich ppl don´t give even a cent). Anonymous ppl give everything they have.
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Roger Haywood 5 years ago
One of the worlds richest Atheists has given over $100 Billion to charity. The worlds richest Televangelists have given approx $od all to charity. And the bible says: Atheists are vile and do no good. Hah.
Lightning 5 years ago
Not all Televangelists are Christians. Some are genuinely there to just exploit people for money which is not what God wants to see. The fact is that the Bible commands Christians to be generous with their gifts so many do. And we don't think atheists are vile and do no good...
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Tyler Duffy 5 years ago
Damn , that's kinda cool. Most people wouldn't think of it that way. Gained a little more respect for him.
John Louis 5 years ago
Mark 12: 41- 44: Jesus points out that the woman who struggled to give a small amount of money had greater recognition in the eyes of God than rich people who gave more money but were wealthy enough to not miss the money they gave.
Carmen Elena 5 years ago
I was going to comment that. Absolutely right. BG give a part of what he has (which is very remarkable too. Some rich ppl don´t give even a cent). Anonymous ppl give everything they have.
Load More Replies... Roger Haywood 5 years ago
One of the worlds richest Atheists has given over $100 Billion to charity. The worlds richest Televangelists have given approx $od all to charity. And the bible says: Atheists are vile and do no good. Hah.
Lightning 5 years ago
Not all Televangelists are Christians. Some are genuinely there to just exploit people for money which is not what God wants to see. The fact is that the Bible commands Christians to be generous with their gifts so many do. And we don't think atheists are vile and do no good...
Load More Replies... Tyler Duffy 5 years ago
Damn , that's kinda cool. Most people wouldn't think of it that way. Gained a little more respect for him.
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