585 Quotes About Generosity

What I have, 'tis yours. Heart, head, and aye, horns. It's allus been yours.

I knew that he was trying to do me a favor, and a few days ago I would have jumped at the opportunity for free shoes. But for some reason I didn’t feel right about it. I quietly gathered up my things and left a pair of copper jots on his stool before I left.Why? Because pride is a strange thing, and because generosity deserves generosity in return. But mostly because it felt like the right thing to do, and that is reason enough.

Remember to be your brother’s keeper in September

Honesty and contentment are the pathways that lead to a life of integrity and generosity.

I found it, miss," Meggie exclaimed breathlessly, extending the coin in her hand. It was possible that she had never held a sovereign before, since the average housemaid earned approximately eight shillings a month. "Where shall I put it?""You may divide it between the two of you," Annabelle said.The housemaids stared at her, dumbfounded. "Oh, thank you, miss!" they both exclaimed, eyes wide and mouths open in amazement.

If you are truly concerned about helping people and creating value for them in your business and life. God will take care of you, and the universe will reward you.

Be generous, be spirited, and you'll lead a happy life.

Yet scientists have found that the more we experience any pleasure, the more we become numb to its effects and take its pleasures for granted... But there does seem to be one thing in the literature that powerfully and lastingly changes our sense of well-being. It is what the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop had been advocating throughout our first day: our relationships, and specifically, our expression of love and generosity to others in our life.

Your wealth is measured by your ability to give not your ability to receive.