Curiosity . . . endows the people who have it with a generosity in argument and a serenity in cheerful read more

Curiosity . . . endows the people who have it with a generosity in argument and a serenity in cheerful willingness to let life take the form it will.

Be charitable and indulgent to everyone but thyself.

Be charitable and indulgent to everyone but thyself.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.

Is it not odd that the only generous person I ever knew, who had money to be generous with, should read more

Is it not odd that the only generous person I ever knew, who had money to be generous with, should be a stockbroker.

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.

The only gift is a portion of thyself.

The only gift is a portion of thyself.

We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.

We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.

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.