Quotes about Generosity
Money is like manure. If you let it pile up, it just smells. But if you spread it around, you can encourage things to grow.
— John Maxwell
Mother Teresa said, "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.
— John Maxwell
Give to others? Why? I have needs too
— John Maxwell
Material handouts are a poor substitute for love and understanding. People don't need more things—they need more tenderness
— John Maxwell
Real leaders have something to give, and they give it freely. Anthony DeMello saw a starving child shivering in the cold. Angrily he lifted his eyes to heaven and said, "God, how could you allow such suffering? Why don't you do something?" There was a long silence and then DeMello was startled when he heard the voice of God answer him, "I certainly have done something—I made you.
— John Maxwell
their success is more important to you than your success
— John Maxwell
When you give of yourself, it benefits you, the organization, and the receiver.
— John Maxwell
Make it your job to put other people on top today.
— John Maxwell
If you wait until you can do everything for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you'll end up not doing anything for anybody.
— John Maxwell
God always gives back to us when we give to Him. He does not promise to give back in kind... But God always gives back in some way. You cannot out-give God.
— John Maxwell
If you don't know how to add to others, then you probably subtract by default.
— John Maxwell
There are five nonnegotiable characteristics that every effective leader must have: a sense of calling, an ability to communicate, creativity in problem solving, generosity, and consistency.
— John Maxwell