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He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!
Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!
A woman's beauty is not a gift to man - only a bribe
A woman's beauty is not a gift to man - only a bribe
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
[Lat., Quisquis magna dedit, voluit sibi magna remitti.]
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
[Lat., Quisquis magna dedit, voluit sibi magna remitti.]
'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'
'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'
Born for success he seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that took all eyes
Born for success he seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that took all eyes
It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.
It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.
Like giving a pair of laced ruffles to a man that has never a
shirt on his back.
Like giving a pair of laced ruffles to a man that has never a
shirt on his back.
