Quotes About Generosity

A good action is never lost; it is a treasure laid up and guarded for the doer's need.

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

No person was ever honored for what he recieved. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

But we are wealthy, and our purses are so heavy that we cannot carry both our goods and his cross. So we cling to our wallets and leave the cross bearing to those who have less to surrender.

Mind? my stepmother cried. "You are a lifesaver, Justine, just as your sister is. Part of me wants to ask how you know what to do, the other informs the rest that a gift is best accepted with thanks and not inquired after too closely. So I will simply say thank you, I think. Will all my heart.

accolades, let us simply remember to: LaughMore, for laughter is the window through which we glimpse the joy of God; HopeMore, because tomorrow life will give us another chance; GiveMore, for when we share our time, we share our most prized possession; ForgiveMore, because as we forgive others, we learn to also forgive ourselves; and LoveMore, for while faith may have the power to move mountains, love has the remarkable power to change the human heart.

Judge not and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back. Luke 6:37-38 (RSV)

Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile. Mother Teresa

We have to make peace and reduce the suffering in ourselves first, because we represent the world. Peace, love, and happiness must always begin here, with ourselves. There is suffering, fear, and anger inside of us, and when we take care of it, we are taking care of the world. . . . So first you have to focus on the practice of being. Being Fresh. Being peaceful. Being attentive. Being Generous. Being compassionate. Thich Nhat Hanh

If you are a gifted person, it doesn't mean that you gained something. It means you have something to give back.

You can't satisfy all the desires of those who ask, but you can translate some of the care you have inside of yourselves to action on the outside," he told everyone one last time. "And that's what really matters.

Life is worthless unless you give back more than you take.

It was selfish what I asked her to do, even if it wound up being the most unselfish thing I've ever done.

He gives me a little shrug, like, of course, why else? And at this point, I really have no right to be surprised by people's capacity for kindness and generosity, but still, I am. I'm floored every time.

Creo que eres el tipo de persona que encuentra dinero en el suelo y lo mueve en el aire y pregunta si alguien lo ha perdido. Creo que lloras en películas que ni siquiera son tristes porque tienes un corazón tierno, aunque no lo muestras. Creo que haces cosas que te asustan, y eso te hace más valiente que esos adictos a la adrenalina que hacen saltos en bungee desde los puentes.

Es el tipo de favor que se habría brindado a hacer sin que tuvieran que pedírselo.

Home is loving, giving and forgiving.

Real love never fails, never fades, and the greatest expression of it is giving.

After the institution, Archer told me there's something about you…an inner strength very few people possess. A goodness untouched by the evil around you. A generosity of spirit that allows you to put the safety of others above the safety of yourself.

Life isn't about what you gain; it's about what you give.

A quote about Carla Kelly - We used to have a family saying around the dinner table. For expediency in feeding our large number of children we would sometimes forego the use of a serving dish and just put one pot or another on the table. The expression was, "It's okay - Carla Kelly isn't here today." Dinner at the Kellys, and Carla's insistence on proper dining decorum was always a bright spot in our occasional family visits. - Gene McAvoy 7-22-10

Grandchildren: the only people who can get more out of you than the IRS.

I always give my grandkids a couple of quarters when they go home. It's a bargain.

What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars' worth of pleasure.