585 Quotes About Generosity

If we keep a goal firmly in mind, we will know when we have reached it. This gives us a sense of accomplishment and the challenge of establishing fresh, new goals - always keeping the long-range objective in mind. If we can state our goals clearly, we will gain a purpose and meaning in all our actions.

As a rule, only the poor are generous. Rich people can always find excellent reasons for not handing over twenty thousand francs to a relative.

As a rule, only the poor are generous.

Generosity is the only legitimate selfishness.

Let us proportion our alms to our ability, lest we provoke God to proportion His blessings to our alms.

Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness when bequeathed by those who, even alive, would part with nothing.

One's performance is often heightened by the brilliance and generosity of other actors.

In our willingness to give that which we seek, we keep the abundance of the universe circulating in our lives.

The sweetness and generosity and politeness and gentleness and humanity of the French had shown me how lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.