Quotes About Generosity

Help them to show the world that our greatness is not in things we do for ourselves, but in things we do for others. In power that channels itself into kindness, in a hand outstretched in love. Be with

show the world that our greatness is not in things we do for ourselves, but in things we do for others.

It occurred to me that I should do more for other people. I never once considered that there were people just down the road who cannot afford proper clothing, or care for their children.

Father, help these young people to see. Help them to show the world that our greatness is not in things we do for ourselves, but in things we do for others. In power that channels itself into kindness, in a hand outstretched in love. Be with these determined students. Help them to believe, when the naysayers come, that you make all things possible. "'And,

Father, help these young people to see. Help them to show the world that our greatness is not in things we do for ourselves, but in things we do for others.

When I was little, I'd attended a neighborhood potluck there with Poppy and Aunt Ruth. There were tables full of casseroles, salads, and desserts. Was it possible that, now, just down the road, children were looking for food in trash cans?

Blessings aren't fully realized until they are passed along.

It's more work to be mean than it is to be nice.

To err on the side of kindness is seldom an error.

Let no one say that young love is generous. It is selfish and hungry.

Neither refuse to give help when it is needed,... nor refuse to accept it when it is offered.

Indeed, the more we find to love, the more we add to the measure of our hearts.

I appeal to any white man to say if he ever entered Logan's cabin hungry and he gave him not meat; if ever he came cold and naked and he clothed him not?

It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 30:35)

I've always believed that what you give in life is exactly what you get back," Mom said. "You have given a lot to others, and one of these days you will get back the things you dream of!

She was thinking about the other part of Carollynn's story. The part about giving something back. Mom has always taught us that , she thought. What Carollynn is saying is the same thing. You get what you give in life. And sometimes you have to give it back, too.

She smiled a lot, laughed easily and listened intently when others spoke. She had been battling the system her whole life, but it had not made her bitter. To me she was the epitome of the modern Iranian woman – a generous heart and an inner core of indefatigable strength.

Be generous before you are just. Do not temper mercy with justice.

There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye.

To have joy, one must share it.

Whatever thrift is, it is not avarice. Avarice is not generous; and, after all, it is the thrifty people who are generous.

That kind of love is a gift," he said. "It's our core, and it makes us who we are." He looked at her. "And if we share it, pass it on, it only grows stronger.

to whom much is given, much is required.

I thought about my father. I usually do, when I get that low. He was a good man, a generous man, a hopeless loser.