Quotes About Generosity

James Russell Lowell wrote: It's not what we give but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare. Who gives of himself of his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me.

You cannot have a perfect day without helping others with no thought of getting something in return.

three of the things we want most—happiness, freedom, and peace of mind—are always attained when we give them to others.

You can't live a perfect day unless you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

Calvin Coolidge observed, "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 received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." It

Experiment with giving away this energy--in little ways at first--directing it toward yourself and toward others with no thought of gain or return. Give more than you think you can, trusting that you are richer than you think. Celebrate this richness. Give as if you had inexhaustible wealth. This is called kingly giving.

If you believe in love, do you manifest it or just talk a lot? If you believe in compassion, in non-harming, in kindness, in wisdom, in generosity, in calmness, in solitude, in non-doing, in being even-handed and clear, do you manifest these qualities in your daily life? This is the level of intentionality which is required to keep your meditation practice vital

My religion is kindness. THE DALAI LAMA

Perhaps most of all, you need to give to yourself first for a while. Then you might try giving others a tiny bit more than you think you can, consciously noting and letting go of any ideas of getting anything in return.

The power of health and wealth lies in tithing.

Every family should have a room where Christ is welcome in the person of the hungry and thirsty stranger.

Affection is the most important thing. And the quality of affection - with your friends, your lovers, your family. But particularly for your own generation.

I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities.

My number one thing was that if I ever did get successful enough to make it, I wanted to be able to give back to my family.

My riches are my family and my foster children. I try to store any material wealth in my hand, not my heart, so that I always feel free to give it away when the opportunity arises.

With gifts, you may gather your enemies about you. When giving nothing, even your own family will leave.

If you don't have the gift of a loving supportive family, be that gift for someone else. It doesn't have to be a relative, just someone you know who is alone or hurting over the holiday.

Christmas is a holiday that we celebrate not as individuals nor as a nation, but as a human family.

Freedom, like charity, begins at home.

I grew up not really having anything, so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus.

I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend [George Michael] - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans.

Let us impart all the blessings we possess, or ask for ourselves, to the whole family of mankind.

Any celebration meal to which guests are invited, be they family or friends, should be an occasion for generous hospitality.