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Philanthropy is involved with basic innovations that transform society, not simply maintaining the status quo or filling
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"Philanthropy is involved with basic innovations that transform society, not simply maintaining the status quo or filling basic social needs that were formerly the province of the public sector"

- David Rockefeller

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This quote by David Rockefeller speaks to the importance of philanthropy in creating significant change in society. He recommends that philanthropy ought to not be restricted to just preserving the status quo or offering basic social services that were traditionally the responsibility of the government. Instead, philanthropy needs to be focused on making essential modifications that can change society. This could include purchasing ingenious projects that have the possible to enhance the lives of people in a meaningful method. By purchasing these projects, philanthropy can help to create a much better future for everybody.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Rockefeller somewhere between June 15, 1915 and today. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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