Christmas is the season when you buy this year’s gifts with next year’s money.
—Unknown
Everyone is gifted – but some people never open their package
—Indian Proverb
To receive gifts is to lose freedom.
—Anonymous
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.
—Albert Einstein (1879–1955) German-born Physicist
Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness.
—Richard Bach (b.1936) American Writer, Aviator
Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they have it when the next test comes.
—Carl Sandburg (1878–1967) American Biographer, Novelist, Socialist
Life is ever giving of Itself. We must receive, utilize and extend the gift. Success and prosperity are spiritual attributes belonging to all people.
—Ernest Holmes (1887–1960) American New Thought Writer, Teacher
Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only gift is a portion of thyself.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
Each day provides its own gifts.
—Martial (40–104) Ancient Roman Latin Poet
If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.
—Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000) American Cartoonist, Writer, Artist
Not what we give, but what we share,—For the gift without the giver is bare.
—James Russell Lowell (1819–91) American Poet, Critic
It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.
—Euripides (480–406 BCE) Ancient Greek Dramatist
Part of your mission in life then must be to share your gifts with as many people as possible. That means being willing to play big.
—T. Harv Eker (b.1954) American Motivational Speaker, Lecturer, Author
A woman’s beauty is not a gift to man – only a bribe
—Indian Proverb
He does not need opium. He has the gift of reverie.
—Anais Nin (1903–77) French-American Essayist
A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
He was gifted with the sly, sharp instinct for self-preservation that passes for wisdom among the rich.
—Evelyn Waugh (1903–66) British Novelist, Essayist, Biographer
May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!
—Unknown
A book is a gift you can open again and again.
—Garrison Keillor (b.1942) American Author, Humorist, Radio Personality
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?”
—William Arthur Ward (1921–94) American Author
Love’s gift cannot be given, it waits to be accepted.
—Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) Bengali Poet, Polymath
The gifts that one receives for giving are so immeasurable that it is almost an injustice to accept them.
—Rod McKuen (1933–2015) American Poet, Singer, Composer
Every gift, though it be small, is in reality great if given with affection.
—Pindar (c.518–c.438 BCE) Greek Lyric Poet
The greatest gift is to give people your enlightenment, to share it. It has to be the greatest.
—Buddhist Teaching
A hug is a great gift – one size fits all, and it’s easy to exchange.
—Indian Proverb
Life, the gift of nature, Love, the gift of life, a Kiss, the gift of Love
—Unknown
There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts.
—Richard Bach (b.1936) American Writer, Aviator
Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty.
—Albert Einstein (1879–1955) German-born Physicist
When you realize that every stressful moment you experience is a gift that points you to your own freedom, life becomes very kind.
—Byron Katie (b.1942) American Speaker, Author
Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.
—Marge Piercy (b.1936) American Poet, Novelist, Social Activist
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