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In giving, a man receives more than he gives, and the more is in
proportion to the worth of read more
In giving, a man receives more than he gives, and the more is in
proportion to the worth of the thing given.
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.
Presents at once? That's good. He is sure to succeed.
[Ger., Gleich schenken? das ist brav. Da wird er read more
Presents at once? That's good. He is sure to succeed.
[Ger., Gleich schenken? das ist brav. Da wird er reussieren.]
Everything that is superfluous overflows from the full bosom.
[Lat., Omne supervacuum pleno de pectore manat.]
Everything that is superfluous overflows from the full bosom.
[Lat., Omne supervacuum pleno de pectore manat.]
Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion read more
Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself at all.
He was gifted with the sly, sharp instinct for self-preservation that passes for wisdom among the rich.
He was gifted with the sly, sharp instinct for self-preservation that passes for wisdom among the rich.
The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.
The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.
Life is a precious gift. Don't waste it being unhappy, dissatisfied, or anything else you can be.
Life is a precious gift. Don't waste it being unhappy, dissatisfied, or anything else you can be.
Music is God's gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we read more
Music is God's gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven.