To give is to receive…
—Gerald Jampolsky (b.1925) American Psychiatrist
I wonder if it isn’t just cowardice instead of generosity that makes us give tips.
—Will Rogers (1879–1935) American Actor, Rancher, Humorist
Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.
—Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965) French Theologian, Philosopher, Musician, Physician
Sacrifice is giving up something good for something better.
—Unknown
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
—George Herbert (1593–1633) Welsh Anglican Poet, Orator, Clergyman
If you have much, give of your wealth; if you have little, give of your heart.
—Arabic Proverb
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps down new roads armed with nothing but their own vision.
—Ayn Rand (1905–82) Russian-born American Novelist, Philosopher
How painful to give a gift to any person of sensibility, or of equality! It is next worse to receiving one.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
Hail thy brother’s boat across, and lo! thine own has reached the shore.
—Indian Proverb
He gives little who gives with a frown; he gives much who gives little with a smile.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
—Edith Wharton (1862–1937) American Novelist, Short-story Writer
The third level of wanting is “I commit to being rich”. The definition of the word commit is to “devote oneself unreservedly”. This means holding absolutely nothing back; giving 100 percent of everything you’ve got to achieving wealth. It means being willing to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes. This is the warrior’s way. No excuses, no ifs, no butts, no maybes—and failure isn’t an option. The warrior’s way is simple: “I will be rich or I will die trying”.
—T. Harv Eker (b.1954) American Motivational Speaker, Lecturer, Author
It is by teaching that we teach ourselves, by relating that we observe, by affirming that we examine, by showing that we look, by writing that we think, by pumping that we draw water into the well.
—Henri Frederic Amiel (1821–81) Swiss Moral Philosopher, Poet, Critic
Isn’t it better to have men be ungrateful than to miss a chance to do good?
—Denis Diderot (1713–84) French Philosopher, Writer
Real unselfishness consists in sharing the interests of others.
—George Santayana (1863–1952) Spanish-American Poet, Philosopher
If we could all hear one another’s prayers, God might be relieved of some of his burdens.
—Ashleigh Brilliant (b.1933) British Cartoonist, Author
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
—Unknown
In the fall, you don’t grieve because the leaves are falling and dying. You say, “Isn’t it beautiful!” Well, we’re the same way. There are seasons. We all fall sooner or later. It’s all so beautiful. And our concepts, without investigation, keep us from knowing this. It’s beautiful to be a leaf, to be born, to fall, to give way to the next, to become food for the roots. It’s life, always changing its form and always giving itself completely. We all do our part. No mistake.
—Byron Katie (b.1942) American Speaker, Author
Look around for a place to sow a few seeds.
—Henry van Dyke Jr. (1852–1933) American Author, Educator, Clergyman
You must give some time to your fellow man. Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For remember, you don’t live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here, too.
—Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965) French Theologian, Philosopher, Musician, Physician
Whenever I hear people talking about liberal ideas, I am always astounded that men should love to fool themselves with empty sounds. An idea should never be liberal; it must be vigorous, positive, and without loose ends so that it may fulfill its divine mission and be productive. The proper place for liberality is in the realm of the emotions.
—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) German Poet
Go-Givers will become the best go-getters.
—Unknown
Trust not the horse, O Trojans. Be it what it may, I fear the Grecians even when they offer gifts.
—Virgil (70–19 BCE) Roman Poet
The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don’t put off the joy derivable from doing helpful, kindly things for others.
—B. C. Forbes (1880–1954) Scottish-born American Journalist, Publisher
The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.
—Charles Dudley Warner (1829–1900) American Essayist, Novelist
He gives twice that gives soon, i.e., he will soon be called to give again.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
We not only need to be willing to give, but also to be open to receiving from others.
—Anonymous
I hate the giving of the hand unless the whole man accompanies it.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.
—Winston Churchill (1874–1965) British Leader, Historian, Journalist, Author
Be charitable and indulgent to everyone but thyself.
—Joseph Joubert (1754–1824) French Writer, Moralist
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