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

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

He was gifted with the sly, sharp instinct for self-preservation that passes for wisdom among the rich.

He was gifted with the sly, sharp instinct for self-preservation that passes for wisdom among the rich.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

Life is a precious gift. Don't waste it being unhappy, dissatisfied, or anything else you can be.

Life is a precious gift. Don't waste it being unhappy, dissatisfied, or anything else you can be.

Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.

Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.

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.

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.

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.]

The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.

The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.