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

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

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,

Love's gift cannot be given, it waits to be accepted.

Love's gift cannot be given, it waits to be accepted.

The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.

The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.

Each day provides its own gifts

Each day provides its own gifts

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

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

Presents at once? That's good. He is sure to succeed.
[Ger., Gleich schenken? das ist brav. Da wird er read more

Presents at once? That's good. He is sure to succeed.
[Ger., Gleich schenken? das ist brav. Da wird er reussieren.]

Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms.
[Ger., Die Gaben
Kommen von oben herab, in read more

Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms.
[Ger., Die Gaben
Kommen von oben herab, in ihren eignen Gestalten.]

He does not need opium. He has the gift of reverie.

He does not need opium. He has the gift of reverie.