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Giving Quotes by George Washington
- The advancement of agriculture, commerce and manufactures, by all proper means, will not, I trust, need recommendation. But I cannot forbear intimating to you the…
- We must never despair; our situation has been compromising before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again. If difficulties…
- Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force…
- Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our Commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand:…
- The inducements of interest for observing [neutral] conduct . . . has been to endeavour to gain time to our country to settle and mature…
- 'Tis folly in one Nation to look for disinterested favors from another; that it must pay with a portion of its Independence for whatever it…
- If we remain one people, under an efficient government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when…
- Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distresses of every one, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse; remembering always the…
- But if in the pursuit of the means we should unfortunately stumble again on unfunded paper money or any similar species of fraud, we shall…
- Speak not injurious words, neither in jest nor earnest. Scoff at none though they give occasion.
- There is nothing that gives a man consequence, and renders him fit for command, like a support that renders him independent of everybody but the…
- One thing and only one thing a Masonic Lodge can give its members which they can get nowhere else in the world. That one thing…
- It gives me real concern to observe ... that you should think it necessary to distinguish between my personal and public character, and confine your…
- Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
- Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.
- Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over…
- It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that another enjoyed…
More Giving Quotes
- Dedicate yourself to the good you deserve and desire for yourself. Give yourself peace of mind. You deserve to be happy. You… — Hannah Arendt
- I do think the heart can balance out the mind, if your heart is in a good place it can give you… — Alexis Arguello
- I love the idea of anthropomorphizing machines. I love the idea of taking technology and giving it a personality. — J. J. Abrams
- Most people would rather give than get affection. — Aristotle
- The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he… — Aristotle
- I don't want to do business with those who don't make a profit, because they can't give the best service. — Richard Bach
- Religious people often prefer to be right rather than compassionate. Often, they don't want to give up their egotism. They want their… — Karen Armstrong
- Yet, so far from laboring to know the forbidden tree of worldly pleasures and its various fruits, man gives himself up to… — Johann Arndt
- Give yourself something to work toward - constantly. — Mary Kay Ash
- From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life. — Arthur Ashe
- A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value. — Isaac Asimov
- For it is in giving that we receive. — Francis of Assisi