Quotes About Generosity

Whatever happens to me, I will have lived a thousand normal lives by what I might add to others not yet born. That's enough.

Existem muitas pessoas que darão dinheiro ou bens materiais, mas poucas que darão tempo e atenção.

There are a lot of people who will give money or materials, but very few who will give time and affection. That's what I mean.' His voice grew harsh, and he pointed to an empty baby bottle on the bookshelf across the room.

I've got to stop this childish worrying about myself — my past and my future. Let me give something of myself to others.

This day was good for me. I've got to stop this childish worrying about myself—my past and my future. Let me give something of myself to others. I've got to use my knowledge and skills to work in the field of increasing human intelligence.

There are a lot of people who will give money or materials, but very few who will give time and affection. That's what I mean.

Instead of focusing on imagined rewards, focus on serving God's other children, for they are your customers.

Never. Never ask for what ought to be offered.

Spread love wherever you go. Let no one come to you without leaving happier.

The whole point of being in this business and being blessed and being successful is that you're able to do things for your friends or your family, which means that they can have something special in their lives, too.

I am so proud of my family, and I am happy to give them all the limelight they want because heaven knows I got more than I need.

Obviously, you would give your life for your children, or give them the last biscuit on the plate. But to me, the trick in life is to take that sense of generosity between kin, make it apply to the extended family and to your neighbour, your village and beyond.

I gave my father $100 and said, "Buy yourself something that will make your life easier." So he went out and bought a present for my mother.

"If you lend money to one of my people who is needy, do not be like a money-lender; charge him no interest."

"He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor."

Sometimes me think, 'What is friend?' Then me say, 'Friend is someone to share the last cookie with.'

If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat…The people who give you their food give you their heart.

Greed is not a financial issue. It's a heart issue.

Envy and greed starve on a steady diet of thanksgiving.

The richest of the rich is one who is not a prisoner to greed.

As long as greed is stronger than compassion, there will always be suffering.

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come without leaving happier.

"Even your past pain can be a blessing to someone. Hopelifters are willing to reach back and pass hope on."

Knowledge increases by sharing but not by saving.