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He ne'er consider'd it as loth
To look a gift-horse in the mouth,
And very wisely would read more

He ne'er consider'd it as loth
To look a gift-horse in the mouth,
And very wisely would lay forth
No more upon it than 'twas worth;
But as he got it freely, so
He spent it frank and freely too:
For saints themselves will sometimes be,
Of gifts that cost them nothing, free.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Gifts Quotes,
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If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for read more

If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.

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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.

by William Temple Found in: Gifts Quotes,
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I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself

I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself

by Mae West Found in: Gifts Quotes,
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A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

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A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present.

A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present.

by Thomas Fuller Found in: Gifts Quotes,
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"Presents," I often say, endear Absents."

"Presents," I often say, endear Absents."

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He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,

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Each day provides its own gifts

Each day provides its own gifts

by Marcus Aurelius Found in: Gifts Quotes,
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