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Category Archives: giving
Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.
Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. – Swedish Proverb What does that mean? This quote is, in case you hadn’t figured it out yet, about worry and the troubles which can come from it. It is one … Continue reading
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? In the longer version of the quote, the balance between giving and taking is mentioned, as … Continue reading
Posted in giving, help, money, success, time, value
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Albert Einstein, become, success, value
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A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can.
A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me because it discusses what … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, doing, friendship, giving, help, money
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, life, meaningful, money
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Now we’re so interdependent, we need to build trust and confidence. On a national or personal level self-centeredness is a source of trouble.
Now we’re so interdependent, we need to build trust and confidence. On a national or personal level self-centeredness is a source of trouble. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Are you an island onto yourself? Do you need no one, … Continue reading
Posted in effort, giving, help, kindness, obstacles, trust
Tagged @DalaiLama, confidence, Dalai Lama, interdependent, trust
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Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow.
Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? Life isn’t easy. There are problems, or as I prefer, obstacles, challenges, and difficulties. Or if you prefer to stand cowering … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, giving, growth, improve, obstacles, perspective
Tagged @PosPowPot, gift, grow, problem, Tony Robbins
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop What does that mean? This quote is from the famous story, The Lion and the Mouse, wherein a small Mouse, caught by the Lion, is released rather … Continue reading
Giving your son a skill is better than giving him one thousand pieces of gold.
Giving your son a skill is better than giving him one thousand pieces of gold. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? This is a quote about preparation. Whether it is a son or daughter, a niece or nephew, or … Continue reading
Posted in giving, judgement, knowledge, risk, setting an example, thinking
Tagged @Sports_HQ, better, Chinese Proverb, gold, skill
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Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.
Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk. – Joaquín Setantí What does that mean? Often cited to Seneca, it appears to actually be from an Early Renaissance Spanish Philosopher. But either … Continue reading
Posted in action, caution, giving, limits, motivation, risk
Tagged @MostFamousQuote, action, Joaquín Setantí, risk, wary
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The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.
The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote is about contribution. It does … Continue reading
If you want change, create the causes.
If you want change, create the causes. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another of those ‘Doh!’ kind of quotes. It is so simple and so obvious, you wonder why you didn’t think of it first. But that makes … Continue reading
Posted in action, belief, desire, giving, question, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, causes, change, create, Dalai Lama
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The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.
The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune. – Charles Dickens (speaking as Ebenezer Scrooge) What does that mean? On this day in 1842, Charles Dickens published his famous book “A Christmas Carol.” This quote is … Continue reading
Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.
Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. – W. T. Purkiser What does that mean? In the USA, this will post on Thanksgiving day. Initially it was the celebration … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, giving, help, inspire, setting an example, thankful
Tagged @AR_Foundation, blessings, thanksgiving, use, W. T. Purkiser
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Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.
Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most. – Ashleigh Brilliant What does that mean? This quote is beautiful in the simplicity of it. We tend to be kind to those who are kind to us. That’s nice, but … Continue reading
Posted in giving, habits, help, improve, inspire, kindness
Tagged @wellbelove, Ashleigh Brilliant, kind, need, unkind
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The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.
The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? A slightly more complete version of the quote is as follows: My love as deep [as the sea]; the more … Continue reading
Posted in affection, friendship, giving, love, passion, self improvement
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, give, have, infinite, William Shakespeare
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Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows me to smile and be happy, even in the company of strangers.
Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows me to smile and be happy, even in the company of strangers. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? If you are feeling all mean and spiteful, how happy are you going to be? And … Continue reading
Posted in caring, friendship, giving, happiness, kindness, sympathy
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happy, key, smile
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