Generosity is a two-edged virtue for an artist - it nourishes his imagination but has a fatal effect on his read more

Generosity is a two-edged virtue for an artist - it nourishes his imagination but has a fatal effect on his routine.

Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.

Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.

We'd all like a reputation for generosity, and we'd all like to buy it cheap.

We'd all like a reputation for generosity, and we'd all like to buy it cheap.

To generous souls every task is noble.

To generous souls every task is noble.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

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.

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.

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world read more

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

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.