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What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains read more
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
The sea--this truth must be confessed-- has no generosity. No display of manly qualities-- courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness--has ever been read more
The sea--this truth must be confessed-- has no generosity. No display of manly qualities-- courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness--has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power.
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. read more
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.
Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.
To generous souls every task is noble.
To generous souls every task is noble.
The three signs of great men are -- generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.
The three signs of great men are -- generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.
Liberality consists less in giving a great deal than in gifts well-timed.
Liberality consists less in giving a great deal than in gifts well-timed.
Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.
Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.
