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A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.
A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.
Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.
Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.
The best gift you can give is a hug: one size fits all and no one ever minds if you read more
The best gift you can give is a hug: one size fits all and no one ever minds if you return it
To receive gifts is to lose freedom.
To receive gifts is to lose freedom.
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.]
Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.
Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
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.
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?
