Mackenzie Scott

"I believe in the inherent goodness of people."

"Strength is knowing when to be soft and when to be firm."

"The economy should work for everyone, not just the privileged."

"Silence in the face of injustice is a choice."

"Our greatest investments should be in our children."

"Freedom without equality is freedom for some at the expense of others."

"The future belongs to those who can imagine it."

"Patience is not passivity; it's strategic persistence."

"I've learned that progress is messy and nonlinear."

"Love, in its broadest form, is commitment to others' well-being."

"Hope is not optimism; it's a choice to work toward better outcomes."

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

"I believe in second chances and the possibility of redemption."

"Power used well is power that elevates others."

"Happiness comes from knowing you've made a difference."

"Success should not come at the expense of our values."

"The story we tell ourselves shapes the future we create."

"I'm committed to transparency in how I give and why."

"Community is where change begins and where it's sustained."

"The work of justice is never finished; it's a continuous calling."

"I believe in the power of networks to multiply impact."

"Adventure is not about risk; it's about possibility."

"We must be willing to learn from failure."

"The beauty of humanity is in our differences."

"Time spent building relationships is never wasted."

"I give with urgency because the need is urgent."

"Thoughtful people working effectively can do extraordinary things with finite resources."

"The goal is not just to give money away, but to give it in ways that multiply impact."

"I believe in the power of asking tough questions about how we deploy capital."

"Philanthropy should be measured by the change it creates, not just the dollars distributed."