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Category Archives: giving
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. – William James What does that mean? What do we do with our lives? Yes, we eat and work and sleep and play, but when … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, direction, giving, ideals, innovation, service
Tagged @tonyrobbins, great, life, outlast, William James
2 Comments
It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is a little petty, but there is a certain satisfaction in putting something over on someone who regularly tries to deceive others. Successfully lying to … Continue reading
Posted in conscience, contribution, giving, obstacles, pride, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, deceive, double, Niccolò Machiavelli, pleasure
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The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy
The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy. – Kalu Kalu (unable to find Bio info – anyone?) What does that mean? This quote talks … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, compassion, giving, humanitarianism, kindness, setting an example
Tagged @iheartquotes, give, Kalu Kalu, others, yourself
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy What does that mean? This quote is about walking the walk. It’s about … Continue reading
Posted in action, giving, gratitude, honest, integrity, thankful
Tagged @keithcook12, action, appreciation, gratitude, John F. Kennedy
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If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them
If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an old truism, crossing cultures and the ages, dating back to at least the … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, giving, gratitude, humanitarianism, kindness
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, gratitude, kindness
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Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone
Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this talks about a fundamental human need, the need of love and kindness. … Continue reading
Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.
Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? To me this speaks to the root of charity, and charity is part of giving … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, compassion, giving, hope, love, money
Tagged @philo_quotes, charity, compassion, giving, Saint Augustine
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One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving.
One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving. – Amy Carmichael Similarly stated as “You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” to Robert Louis Stevenson. What does that mean? The first half … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, contribution, giving, love, service, setting an example
Tagged @mister_quotes, Amy Carmichael, giving, love, service
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No person was ever honored for…
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? We don’t honor people for what they got, like lottery winners. What they have already … Continue reading
Posted in giving
Tagged @Sports_Greats, Calvin Coolidge, giving
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There is no delight in owning anything unshared.
There is no delight in owning anything unshared. – Seneca What does that mean? This seems fairly straight forward, doesn’t it? How many things have you ever purchased that you deliberately hid from the world, that nobody else knew about? … Continue reading
Posted in cooperation, giving, gratitude, help, sharing, understanding
Tagged @philo_quotes, delight, helping, Seneca, sharing
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I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”
I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, it means that if you are willing to … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, caring, education, exceptionalism, giving, help
Tagged @tonyrobbins, champion, hate, Muhammad Ali, quit
5 Comments
Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.
Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? As the Dalai Lama is a religious leader, I believe he is qualifying his … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, compassion, giving, help, love, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, activities, compassion, Dalai Lama, love
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Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about.
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? To me, it means (paraphrasing here) “get up off the couch and make something of yourself” or something to that end. Either … Continue reading
Posted in doing, exceptionalism, giving, inspire, potential, self resepct
Tagged Benjamin Franklin, reading, Unknown, worth, write
4 Comments
