Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go, non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness practice.
Welfare states on both sides of the Atlantic have discovered that largesse to losers does not reduce their hostility to society, but only increases it. Far from producing gratitude, generosity is seen as an admission of guilt, and the reparations as inadequate compensations for injustices - leading to worsening behavior by the recipients.
Don't risk what is important to you, to get what is not important to you.
Begin to build up confidence and joy in your own richness. That richness is the essence of generosity. It is the essence of resourcefulness ; that you can deal with whatever is available around you and not feel poverty stricken.
Humanity is the virtue of a woman, generosity that of a man.
Talent and generosity are needed to recognize talent and generosity in our companions; all is discord to an ear that has no idea of harmonies, but it needs a musical ear to delight in music.
As a rule, only the poor are generous. Rich people can always find excellent reasons for not handing over twenty thousand francs to a relative.
Make generosity part of your growth strategy.
Courage is generosity of the highest order, for the brave are prodigal of the most precious things.
Who approaches collaboration with agenda in terms of content? The agenda is only in terms of process, which is generosity, listening, careful thinking.
Generosity is doing something for someone else expecting nothing in return.
Here's where the real power of generosity comes in. Often, the more we give, the more we receive.
If you strive to become a good human being with the qualities of generosity, humility and having reverence for life. . . just maybe you'll become a great musician.