Quotes about Inheritance
John D. Rockefeller apparently became more of a tightwad the richer he got. I don't know if it is true, but one story I read was about one of his sons having to wear his older sister's clothes in order to save money.
- Robert Kiyosaki
The dwelling places of Europe have an air of inheritance, or cumulative possession - a hive occupied by generations of bees.
- John Updike
If I were to save one possession in a fire, it would have to be my dad's camera, an old, broken Nikon. I always keep it with me - his personal things mean a lot.
- Gia Coppola
We are always doing something for posterity, but I would fain see posterity do something for us.
- Joseph Addison
My nan always had lots of jewellery and I remember she had these little pots that she kept on the dressing table. I would sit in front of the mirror and try it all on.
- Frankie Bridge
I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
- John Wooden
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."18
- Rick Warren
Whenever you feel unimportant, unloved, or insecure, remember to whom you belong.
- Rick Warren
Neither son understands that the father's love was never about any of that. The father's love cannot be earned, and it cannot be taken away. It just is.
- Rob Bell
My mother had handed down respect for the possibilities...and the will to grasp them.
- Alice Walker
I cannot help leaving my books behind me whenever God calls me hence; but in every other respect, my own hands will be my executors.
- John Wesley
You are where you are because the generation before you paid attention to their broken heart.
- Andy Stanley