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Love is, above all, the gift of oneself
Love is, above all, the gift of oneself
'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'
'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'
Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.
Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.
Love's gift cannot be given, it waits to be accepted.
Love's gift cannot be given, it waits to be accepted.
For to give is the business of the rich.
[Lat., Denn Geben ist Sache des Reichen.]
For to give is the business of the rich.
[Lat., Denn Geben ist Sache des Reichen.]
The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.
The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.
To receive gifts is to lose freedom.
To receive gifts is to lose freedom.
Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!
Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!
