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It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.
It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.
I make presents to the mother, but think of the daughter.
[Ger., Der Mutter schenk' ich,
Die read more
I make presents to the mother, but think of the daughter.
[Ger., Der Mutter schenk' ich,
Die Tochter denk' ich.]
A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
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,
Every one has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.
Every one has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society read more
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.
To receive gifts is to lose freedom.
To receive gifts is to lose freedom.
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
