The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.

The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.

For the will and not the gift makes the giver.
[Ger., Denn der Wille
Und nicht die read more

For the will and not the gift makes the giver.
[Ger., Denn der Wille
Und nicht die Gabe macht den Geber.]

To receive gifts is to lose freedom.

To receive gifts is to lose freedom.

'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'

'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

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.

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,

Not what we give, but what we share,--
For the gift without the giver is bare.

Not what we give, but what we share,--
For the gift without the giver is bare.

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.