. . . there is no resistance to the idea that what is foreign can be known. Can be understood. Can be held in the embrace of love that holds the Universe. Given this Earth on which we live and grow, given its beauty and generosity, its majesty and comfort, how can one doubt that one is loved? That in fact there is an abundance, not a scarcity of love? It is all anyone ever wants, really, I believe, and it is all around us as we starve.
A lack of generosity refuses to acknowledge that your assets are not really yours, but God's.
Without making a fetish of goal setting, and without letting "lists" of tasks we desire to do dominate us, some recording of goals is wise not only for the self-reminder these constitute, but also for the satisfaction of crossing things off.
Generosity is a function of the heart, not the wallet.
I couldn't be in a relationship without equality, generosity, integrity, spirit, kindness and humor. And awesomeness.
Love and generosity are the simplest forms of peace.
You should look ahead now and decide what you want to do with your lives. Fix clearly in your mind what you want to be one year from now, five years, ten years, and beyond. Write your goals and review them regularly. Keep them before you constantly, record your progress, and revise them as circumstances dictate.
A woman's greatest charm consists in a constant appeal to a man's generosity by a gracious declaration of helplessness which fills him with pride and awakens the most magnificent feelings in his heart.
The only investment I ever made which has paid consistently increasing dividends is the money I have given to the Lord.
The opposite of consumption isn't thrift. It's generosity.
You can express your generosity in ways that are virtually limitless. This was what I wanted to convey in 'Giving 2. 0' - that whether you have $10 or $10 million to give, if you identify the right opportunities and make the most of your resources, your impact can be tremendous.
In order to have the continued opportunity to express their "generosity" the oppressors must perpetuate injustice as well.
These are my politics: to change what we can; to better what we can; but still to bear in mind that man is but a devil weakly fettered by some generous beliefs and impositions; and for no word however sounding, and no cause however just and pious, to relax the stricture on these bonds.
Every minute of every hour of every day you are making the world, just as you are making yourself, and you might as well do it with generosity and kindness and style.
Seek out people to work with who are brimming with talent, energy, integrity, optimism, and generosity.
Books and bottles breed generosity, and the bibliophile and the oenophile og through life scattering largesse from their libraries and cellars
I truly believe that generosity begets generosity. You give before you receive.
Emancipated' women found out that the honesty, generosity, and camaraderie of men was a lie.
The spirit of Christmas is - and hopefully always will be - about goodwill and generosity to others and peace on earth.
The generous person is always just, and the just who is always generous may, unannounced, approach the throne of heaven.