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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.
If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one.
If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one.
Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.
Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.
To generous souls every task is noble.
To generous souls every task is noble.
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.
Men of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them.
Men of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them.
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. read more
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
The only gift is a portion of thyself.
The only gift is a portion of thyself.
Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
Teach us to give and not to count the cost.