Generosity Quotes

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The opposite of corporate greed is personal generosity. Government policies that enable the former and prevent the latter are both worthy of protest. — Cynthia Dill
I have always felt a special affinity with V. S. Pritchett. He worked from the ear, primarily, as I do, and he was an all-rounder,… — Kevin Barry
I hope that any expansion of London will learn from the planning examples of some of its most desirable areas such as Chelsea, Notting Hill,… — Norman Foster
If I could change one thing about myself... I would try to control my generosity. — Jimmy Cliff
The notion of the infinite variety of detail and the multiplicity of forms is a pleasing one; in complexity are the fringes of beauty, and… — Annie Dillard
The Lord has placed next to me many people, who, with generosity and love for God and the church, have helped me and been close… — Pope Benedict XVI
My father died when I was nine and a half. We were on relief for two years. They call it welfare now, but it was… — Larry King
My giving story started with my parents - my late mother, Frances Arrillaga, who dedicated her life to philanthropic and community service, and my father,… — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
Nonprofits are the intermediaries between generosity and social change. — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
Religion is a complex and often contradictory force in our world. It fosters hope and comfort but also doubt and guilt. It creates both community… — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
All our relationships are person-to-person. They involve people seeing, hearing, touching, and speaking to each other; they involve sharing goods; and they involve moral values… — Brendan Myers
My illness is one often characterized by dramatic overspending - in my case through frenzied shopping sprees, credit card abuse, excessive hoarding of unnecessary material… — Andy Behrman
To be poor does not mean you lack the means to extend charity to another. You may lack money or food, but you have the… — Stanley Hauerwas
Obviously, you would give your life for your children, or give them the last biscuit on the plate. But to me, the trick in life… — Tom Stoppard
Sustainability, ensuring the future of life on Earth, is an infinite game, the endless expression of generosity on behalf of all. — Paul Hawken
No one can occupy your generosity except you. Who can occupy your patience when impatience roars through you? Who except you can choose not to… — Gary Zukav
I hope that any expansion of London will learn from the planning examples of some of its most desirable areas such as Chelsea, Notting Hill,… — Norman Foster
I feel we all have a stake in our community as much as we do in our own spirits, and seeking avenues of generosity is… — Shari Arison
Virtues, like viruses, have their seasons of contagion. When catastrophe strikes, generosity spikes like a fever. Courage spreads in the face of tyranny. — Nancy Gibbs
I am a midfielder who is mainly involved in the defensive phases, even if I also like to help build moves - I would say… — Yaya Toure

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