Quotes About Generosity

There's real evidence that getting involved in charitable activity (and it's probably better to give your time and effort, rather than money) makes people happier.

A gift in time of need is most acceptable.

If, at any time, it comes into my head, that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give, until the opportunity is gone.

I think perfect love is any time you love unconditionally, without selfish intent, without concern for personal gain.

When you're going though a difficult time, forget about yourself for a while. Go do something for someone else. This is the fastest way to pull yourself out of a negative state.

Selfless giving does not imply giving everything up - it's simply having a good time.

Selfless giving involves time. It takes a bit of time to care and share yourself with the universe.

When we were on tour, a lot of people just dropped joints on the merch table for us. That was great. Every time, I was like, "Thank you so much."

Let us lend cheerfully, for the time is pretty sure to come when we will wish to borrow.

I think when Tom Ford was there I borrowed a Gucci tux one time, and they were very nice and he was very kind.

God is not asking us to not have anything or even to give away every single thing that we have. He is asking us to share with people who have less than us, which we do all the time.

Try and leave this world a little better than you found it, and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate, you have not wasted your time but have done your best.

Christmas is a great time to recommit to each other and our communities.

To share your food with your neighbour is a kind act of bonding.

The most precious thing I have to give is my time.

If you seek immortality, then give. For giving frees humanity from the bondage of time. When all is gone, what's left is what you gave.

Doing something for the mere joy of it—for one's self or others—is quite possibly one of the best returns on an investment of time that a person can receive.

Time and attention are the most precious gifts we can give.

Each time we choose to step down for others that is a form of death to self.

Time is really the only gift we receive from God that we can give to others.

A timely benefit, -though thing of little worth, The gift itself, -in excellence transcends the earth

In philanthropy, you have to take the attitude of a mother... You have to be patient, and we have been very patient for a long time.

True generosity is an offering given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.

I've also committed my time and resources to many local organizations like Christmas in April, Catholic Community Services, and Hudson County Meals on Wheels.