Many of our moments of prosociality, of altruism and Good Samaritanism, are acts of restitution, attempts to counter our antisocial moments. — Robert Sapolsky Copy Share Image
Who gives an island as a gift? I frowned. I hadn’t realized Edward’s extreme generosity was a learned behavior. Bella — Stephenie Meyer Copy Share Image
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The true Indian sets no price upon either his property or his labor. His generosity is limited only by his strength and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“It’s important that what thoughts you are feeding into your mind because your thoughts create your belief and experiences. You have positive… — Roy T. Bennett Copy Share Image
“I should have cause to be proud of this year's work;' and Mrs. Jo sat smiling over her book as she built… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
People I admire have two qualities: a kind of simplicity, and generosity of spirit. It seems to me that the more impressive… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Women are very comfortable giving to charities or things they believe in, but not as much political givers. — Ronna McDaniel Copy Share Image
“Compassion and generosity are not just lofty virtues - they are at the center of our humanity, what makes our lives joyful… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Real love doesn't seek to acquire. It gives itself away. Its very nature is that of surrender, service, and generosity. — Catherine Ingram Copy Share Image
Sir, I did not count your glasses of wine, why should you number up my cups of tea? — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Each of us spends money on things that we do not really need. You could take the money you're spending on those… — Peter Singer Copy Share Image
“In the case of a charity, you must give without any conditions.” — Mwanandeke Kindembo Copy Share Image
Human life runs its course in the metamorphosis between receiving and giving. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Copy Share Image
O vanity, how little is thy force acknowledged or thy operations discerned! How wantonly dost thou deceive mankind under different disguises! Sometimes… — Henry Fielding Copy Share Image
The appalling thing is the degree of charity women are capable of. You see it all the time... love lavished on absolute… — Lawrence Durrell Copy Share Image
The superior man is not seeking fulfillment through work and woman, because he is already full. For him, work and intimacy are… — David Deida Copy Share Image
Joy is a sign of generosity. When you are full of joy, you move faster and you want to go about doing… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Spending time with loved ones, while working to help others, is a wonderful way to inspire generosity. — Joshua Rosenthal Copy Share Image
Charity is a supreme virtue, and the great channel through which the mercy of God is passed onto mankind. — Conrad Hilton Copy Share Image
What charitable 1 percenters can't do is assume responsibility - America's national responsibilities: the care of its sick and its poor, the… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
It is a deed of greater charity to give a bit of bread to the poor in the time of high prices… — Christine de Pizan Copy Share Image
I used to get taxed on my allowance. Yeah, I've been taxed since I was a little kid. And at the end… — Lauren Conrad Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
True generosity is a duty as indispensably necessary as those imposed on us by law. — Oliver Goldsmith Copy Share Image
May I reach That purest heaven - be to other souls The cup of strength in some great agony; Enkindle generous ardor,… — George Eliot Copy Share Image
It's easy to be generous with money. Far harder to be generous with your time. — Alan Bleasdale Copy Share Image
Charity, if you have the means, is a personal choice, but charity which is expected or compelled is simply a polite word… — Terry Goodkind Copy Share Image
Outrageous generosity is a character quality of people who win with money. — Dave Ramsey Copy Share Image
I understood rage from my dad, who was an exquisite blend of rage and generosity of spirit. — Peter Scolari Copy Share Image
The best gifts to give: To your friend, loyalty; To your enemy, forgiveness; To your boss, service; To a child, a good… — Oren Arnold Copy Share Image
Noblesse oblige; or, superior advantages bind you to larger generosity. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Marriage means handing over yourself, your body, your future, your keeping to the one whom you dearly love, although this person may,… — Ravi Zacharias Copy Share Image
“We are doomed, but fortunately, there are holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries that help. We never want to love. We only love, so… — Karl Kristian Flores Copy Share Image
Charity begins at the bank..if you happen to be the president of a charity — John Lewington Copy Share Image
Altruism is the best source of happiness. There is no doubt about that. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. — Og Mandino Copy Share Image
“Rich” ... is the point at which the marginal utility of an additional dollar for personal consumption and investment is effectively zero.… — Kevin D. Williamson Copy Share Image
I don't do films for charity any more. In the past, I've done that for friends or people who couldn't not afford… — Kay Kay Menon Copy Share Image