I want the last cheque I write to bounce.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the idea of living life fully and leaving no resources unused by the end.
Chuck Feeney's quote reflects a profound perspective on wealth and its purpose, suggesting that one should aspire to use their resources generously throughout their life rather than accumulating excess wealth to pass on. The desire for the last cheque to bounce symbolizes a commitment to giving and sharing what one has earned, promoting the belief that the true value of life lies in experiences and contributions to others rather than in financial accumulation.
In practice
Using this quote in a speech about philanthropy and the importance of giving back to the community.
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.
What I have in common with the character in 'Truman' is this incredible need to please people. I feel like I want to take care of everyone and I also feel this terrible guilt if I am unable to. And I have felt this way ever since all this success started.
To be successful, you have to be out there, you have to hit the ground running
Most investors want to do today what they should have done yesterday.
I'm an athlete and I'm black, and a lot of black athletes go broke. I do not want to become a statistic, so maybe I overcompensate. But I'm paranoid. Oprah told me a long time ago, 'You sign every check. Never let anyone sign any checks.'
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
I played for Santos at 16, and we had an excellent team, so it helped a lot. And then I played for Brazil at the Maracana against Argentina. So I get more experience. This was one year before the World Cup, and it made a lot of difference.
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