What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains read more

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.

Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice
charity.

Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice
charity.

We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.

We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.

Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.

Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

How much easier is it to be generous than just.

How much easier is it to be generous than just.

All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious.

All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious.

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.