One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand.

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Topics: Generosity Quotes, Giving Quotes

The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.

The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.

To appreciate the noble is a gain which can never be torn from us.

To appreciate the noble is a gain which can never be torn from us.

Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it; and a man becomes famous...

Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it; and a man becomes famous...

Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the...

Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the...

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start...

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start...

Nothing is true, but that which is simple.

Nothing is true, but that which is simple.

We know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.

We know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.

Every step of life shows much caution is required.

Every step of life shows much caution is required.

The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.

The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.

We lay aside letters never to read them again, and at last we destroy them...

We lay aside letters never to read them again, and at last we destroy them...

For the nature of women is closely allied to art

For the nature of women is closely allied to art

Who is the most sensible person? The one who finds what is to their own...

Who is the most sensible person? The one who finds what is to their own...

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.

Man is not born to solve the problems of the universe, but to find out...

Man is not born to solve the problems of the universe, but to find out...

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.

That is the true season of love; when we believe that we alone can love,...

That is the true season of love; when we believe that we alone can love,...

Which is the best government? That which teaches us to govern ourselves

Which is the best government? That which teaches us to govern ourselves

The prudent capitalist will never adventure his capital . . . if there exists a...

The prudent capitalist will never adventure his capital . . . if there exists a...

In order to rally people, governments need enemies. They want us to be afraid, to...

In order to rally people, governments need enemies. They want us to be afraid, to...