Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 Philanthropy quotesPhilanthropy QuotesPhilanthropy The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man.~ William Graham Sumner Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print