Friday, December 19, 2008

Giving Quotes...


Giving Quotes

"The feelings shared during Christmas will last
much longer than the gifts we receive."
- John A. Jenson

"The manner of giving is worth
more than the gift."
- Pierre Corneille

"We should give as we would receive,
cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation;
for there is no grace in a benefit that
sticks to the fingers."
- Seneca

"What is bought is cheaper than a gift."
- Portuguese Proverb

"A gift in season is a double
favor to the needy."
- Publilius Syrus

"Every gift, though it be small, is in reality,
great if given with affection."
- Pindar

"You give but little when you give
of your possessions. It is when you give
of yourself that you truly give."
- Kahlil Gibran

"If instead of a gem, or even a flower,
we should cast the gift of a loving thought
into the heart of a friend, that would be
giving as the angels give."
- George MacDonald

"A hug is a great gift - one size fits all,
and it's easy to exchange."
- Author Unknown

"Give what you have. To someone, it may
be better than you dare to think."
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"Love is, above all, the gift of oneself."
- Jean Anouilh

2 comments:

  1. Ah, Valerie, sweetie,
    I enjoyed these quotes very much. Thank you!
    I love you, to the moon and back.
    Love,
    Merry

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