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Being true to yourself Quote by Shirley

“When I give, it does not come with strings, I'm not keeping track of what you owe me. When I give I choose to do so without ulterior motives. I give because I know what it's like to be without, to long for to be ignored, to speak and not to be heard, to care for and have nothing returned. When I…” quote by Shirley
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“When I give, it does not come with strings, I'm not keeping track of what you owe me. When I give I choose to do so without ulterior motives. I give because I know what it's like to be without, to long for to be ignored, to speak and not to be heard, to care for and have nothing returned. When I give because I get it, it's because I know the value in what I have in my heart and I refuse to let anyone to stop me from sharing that. But when start being taken for granted, when no longer appreciate my sincerity. I won't switch, I won't get angry and I won't be spiteful. I'll just get smart because when I give all in it's from my heart.”

Shirley

About This Quote

Source Song: Unknown, lyrical monologue about unconditional giving

Giving without expectation, even when unappreciated, stems from inner abundance.

In simple terms: Give freely from the heart.

Key Takeaway

Guard your generosity.

Themes

generosity self‑worth boundaries gratitude resilience

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • family support
  • friendship
  • workplace mentorship

Key Concepts

unconditional love emotional labor self‑care

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you set limits while staying generous?
  • When is it healthy to stop giving?
A Different Perspective

Risk of being taken for granted.

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