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GENEROSITY QUOTATIONS

"That's what I consider true generosity: You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing."

Simone de Beauvoir

"The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity."

Benjamin Franklin

"A pessimist, they say, sees a glass as being half empty; an optimist sees the same glass as half full. But a giving person sees a glass of water and starts looking for someone who might be thirsty."

G. Donald Gale

"Infinitely more important than sharing one's material wealth is sharing the wealth of ourselves—our time and energy, our passion and commitment, and, above all, our love."

William E. Simon

"Give yourself entirely to those around you. Be generous with your blessings. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal."

Steve Maraboli

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My friend Yanina should be featured in the dictionary for Generous.

John and Tim from Paterson NJ
February 25, 2014

It is good to be generous because no one know what tomorrow will bring.

FUNMI from LAGOS
March 21, 2013

Generosity is being happy to give.

Bruce Willingham from Warner Robins, Ga
February 24, 2013

Forgiveness is also a thing such as generous. Although this is not a materialistic thing.

Cassie Chang from Malaysia,Batu Pahat
August 14, 2012

We all can be generous in some way or another by sharing our time, talent or treasure. Don't let your lack of money keep you from helping others.

Sandy from Colorado
December 13, 2011

My work is that of a mystery shopper. I am paid for visiting certain businesses and conducting a shopping experience at each store. Then I file the report online and receive a payment for having done so. Many of my shops are for Sonic Drive-Ins. Since I am not able to eat all the of the food I am obligated to purchase, I choose to give much of it away. All of my Sonic purchases are given to military recruitment offices in my area. If not those, I choose fire departments, but most of the food goes to the recruiters. God Bless America!

Rick Schwab from Fort Worth
October 3, 2011

The true value of a generous gift or act of kindness lies in direct proportion to the degree of sacrifice required.

Kathy from Marysville, WA
June 8, 2011

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