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“Those that will not permit their wealth to do any good for others. . . cut themselves off from the truest pleasure here and the highest happiness later.”

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Charles Caleb Colton

Charles Caleb Colton was an English writer active from 1780 to 1832. Known for his humor and wit, he is particularly recognized for his aphorisms and satirical works. more

“The more we have given to ourselves, the more we have to give to others. When we find that place within ourselves that is giving, we begin to create an outward flow. Giving to others comes not from a sense of sacrifice, self-righteousness, or spirituality, but for the pure pleasure of it, because it's fun. Giving can only come from a full, loving space.”

Giving Self Spirituality Given Fun Space Pleasure Sacrifice Pure Flow Righteousness Self Righteousness Giving To Others

Book:Reflections in the Light: Daily Thoughts and Affirmations

Source: Reflections in the Light: Daily Thoughts and Affirmations

“The hoarders, who are anxiously worried about losing something, are, psychologically speaking, the poor impoverished people, regardless of how much they have. Whoever is capable of giving of themselves is rich.”

People Giving Poor Rich Capable Losing Worried

Author:Erich Fromm

“To receive more, we must give out what we receive. . . . For it is by giving that we set in operation the unfailing law of measure for measure. With no thought of receiving, it is impossible to avoid receiving, for the abundance you have given is returned to you in fulfillment of the law.”

Giving Law Given Impossible Operations Fulfillment Abundance Receiving Measure For Measure

Author:Baird T. Spalding

“All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious.”

Giving Stranger Beggar Zeus