Be Generous Give More Than You Can

Generosity is giving more than you can, and 

pride is taking less than you need.

~ Kahlil Gibran

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[GMW #2867]

The Mystery Of God Touches Us With Love

The mystery of God touches us -- or does not -- in the smallest details:
giving a strawberry, with love;
receiving a touch, with love;
sharing the snapdragon red of an autumn sunset, with love.
~ Marion Woodman, Coming Home to Myself

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[GMW #2951]

Kindness Creates Confidence, Profoundness, Love

Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love.
~ Lao Tzu

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[GMW #2926]

Giving Liberates The Giver's Soul

I have found that among its other benefits, 
giving liberates the soul of the giver.
~Maya Angelou

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[GMW #3049]