A woman's beauty is not a gift to man - only a bribe

A woman's beauty is not a gift to man - only a bribe

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty.

Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty.

Like giving a pair of laced ruffles to a man that has never a
shirt on his back.

Like giving a pair of laced ruffles to a man that has never a
shirt on his back.

Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he
give him a stone?

Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he
give him a stone?

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

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

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

Love is, above all, the gift of oneself

Love is, above all, the gift of oneself

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