Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.

Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.

Love is, above all, the gift of oneself

Love is, above all, the gift of oneself

It is not the weight of jewel or plate,
Or the fondle of silk or fur;
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It is not the weight of jewel or plate,
Or the fondle of silk or fur;
"Tis the spirit in which the gift is rich,
As the gifts of the Wise Ones were,
And we are not told whose gift was gold,
Or whose was the gift of myrrh.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

I make presents to the mother, but think of the daughter.
[Ger., Der Mutter schenk' ich,
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I make presents to the mother, but think of the daughter.
[Ger., Der Mutter schenk' ich,
Die Tochter denk' ich.]

Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion read more

Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself at all.

To give somebody your time is the biggest gift you can give.

To give somebody your time is the biggest gift you can give.

Everyone is gifted - but some people never open their package

Everyone is gifted - but some people never open their package