A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.

Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

Love is a gift. You can't buy it, you can't find it, someone has to give it to you. Learn read more

Love is a gift. You can't buy it, you can't find it, someone has to give it to you. Learn to be receptive of that gift.

Love is, above all, the gift of oneself

Love is, above all, the gift of oneself

A book is a gift you can open again and again.

A book is a gift you can open again and again.

I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself

I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself

He ne'er consider'd it as loth
To look a gift-horse in the mouth,
And very wisely would read more

He ne'er consider'd it as loth
To look a gift-horse in the mouth,
And very wisely would lay forth
No more upon it than 'twas worth;
But as he got it freely, so
He spent it frank and freely too:
For saints themselves will sometimes be,
Of gifts that cost them nothing, free.

'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'

'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'