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

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

The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.

The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.

One rose says more than the dozen

One rose says more than the dozen

If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for read more

If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.

In giving, a man receives more than he gives, and the more is in
proportion to the worth of read more

In giving, a man receives more than he gives, and the more is in
proportion to the worth of the thing given.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because read more

There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts.

Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!

Rare gift! but oh, what gift to fools avails!

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.]