Bounty Quote by Thomas Gray
“Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere, Heaven did a recompense as largely send: He gave to mis'ry (all he had) a tear, He gained from Heav'n ('t was all he wish'd) a friend.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, 1751
Generosity is rewarded by heaven, turning sorrow into friendship and divine compensation.
In simple terms: Giving brings heavenly reward.
Key Takeaway
Give generously, expect spiritual return.
Themes
generosity
compassion
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- charitable work
- community service
- personal loss
- support groups
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does generosity mean to you?
- How do you find comfort in giving?
A Different Perspective
Rewards may not be immediate or obvious.
![“There are certain aspects of celebrity that I understand, although that's not the main point of the story [in Assassination of Jesse James] , but it is one of the by products. I certainly understand what its like to be hunted and have a bounty on my head but at least nobody is pointing guns at me.” quote by Brad Pitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae0/brad-pitt-1608_aspect_there-are-certain-aspects-of-celebrity-t_299776.jpg)
