The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society read more

The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.

Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms.
[Ger., Die Gaben
Kommen von oben herab, in read more

Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms.
[Ger., Die Gaben
Kommen von oben herab, in ihren eignen Gestalten.]

Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!

Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!

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.

And wisest he in this whole wide land
Of hoarding till bent and gray;
For all you read more

And wisest he in this whole wide land
Of hoarding till bent and gray;
For all you can hold in your cold, dead hand
Is what you have given away.
. . . .
He gave with a zest and he gave his best;
Give him the best to come.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

One rose says more than the dozen

One rose says more than the dozen