Quotes about Generosity

"There is more joy in giving than in receiving." Never doubt the truth of our Lord's promise that whatever we give him of our creativity, our resources, our persons, will come back to us in abundance.

When you confer a benefit on those worthy of it, you confer a favor on all.

He doubly benefits the needy who gives quickly.

A gift in season is a double favor to the needy.

remarked: [I]f our expenditure on comforts, luxuries, amusements , etc., is up to the standard common among those with the same income as our own, we are probably giving away too little. If our charities do not at all pinch or hamper us, I should say they are too small. There ought to be things we should like to do and cannot do because our charitable expenditure excludes them.4

The best way I can think of to give back is to ensure that every Hoosier family enjoys a better future.

Fast offerings are used for one purpose only: to bless the lives of those in need.

If you give, you will be blessed.

Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.

There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.

The only true gift is a portion of thyself.

One of the most beautiful compensations in life is that no person can help another without helping themselves