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.

To generous souls every task is noble.

To generous souls every task is noble.

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.

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.

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.

Be charitable and indulgent to everyone but thyself.

Be charitable and indulgent to everyone but thyself.

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.

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

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

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.