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A book is a gift you can open again and again.
A book is a gift you can open again and again.
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.
Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true read more
Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.
It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.
It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.
Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves read more
Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of one's self, and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another.
Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!
Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!
One rose says more than the dozen
One rose says more than the dozen
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.]
A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
