Generous Quotes

889 quotes by 706 authors

Cheerfulness means a contented spirit, a pure heart, a kind and loving disposition; it means humility and ~ charity, a generous appreciation of others, and… — William Makepeace Thackeray
Love asks us that we be a little braver than is comfortable, a little more generous, a little more flexible. It means living on the… — Norman Mailer
You've got to involve yourself in doing something for other people all the time. I know that sounds sentimental, but you see, ordinary people are… — Peter Cundall
Share the wealth. Be generous with your joy. Give away what you most want. Be generous with your insights and delights. — Pema Chodron
Everyone has failed, everyone has misspoken, everyone has meant well but done the wrong thing. Your favorite restaurants, cafes and books have all gotten a… — Seth Godin
I want to be representative of my race-the human race. I have a chance to show how kind we can be, how intelligent and generous… — Maya Angelou
When we are generous in welcoming people and sharing something with them-some food, a place in our homes, our time-not only do we no longer… — Pope Francis
Sharing an idea you care about is a generous way to change your world for the better. — Seth Godin
The man who forgets does not forgive, he only loses the remembrance; forgiveness is the offspring of a noble heart, of a generous mind, whilst… — Giacomo Casanova
The command to judge not is not a requirement to be blind, but rather a plea to be generous. Jesus does not tell us to… — John Stott
When married, you're a 1 woman man, when single, you're a 1 woman man! Live like she's out there and stop goofin round with girls… — Andy Mineo
Light is incredibly generous, but also gentle. — John O'Donohue
A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace. — Dalai Lama
The Promised Land was a tangible representation of God's ultimate desire for His people, but they failed to comprehend His gift for at least three… — Charles R. Swindoll
We're often in a hurry to finish. Or in a hurry to close a sale. What happens when we adopt the posture of being in… — Seth Godin
We must have sweeping, generous immigration reform, make existing law- abiding Hispanics welcome. Most are hard working family people. — Rupert Murdoch
The work of volunteer groups throughout our country represents the very heart and soul of America. They have helped make this the most compassionate, generous,… — Ronald Reagan
If you desire to become a more generous person, don't wait for your income to change. Change your heart. — John C. Maxwell
Generosity is not limited to the giving of material things. We can be generous with our kindness and receptivity. Generosity can mean the simple giving… — Gil Fronsdal
God's Kingdom is a place of abundance where every generous act overflows its original bounds and becomes part of the unbounded grace of God at… — Henri Nouwen

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