Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.

The only gift is a portion of thyself.

The only gift is a portion of thyself.

How much easier is it to be generous than just.

How much easier is it to be generous than just.

To generous souls every task is noble.

To generous souls every task is noble.

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

Men of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them.

Men of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them.

Be charitable and indulgent to everyone but thyself.

Be charitable and indulgent to everyone but thyself.

All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious.

All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious.