Quotes about Generous

Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you won't have to hunt for happiness. Votes: 5

Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day! Votes: 5

Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing. Votes: 4

I am a generous man, by nature, and far more trusting than I should be. Indeed. The real world is risky territory for people with generosity of spirit. Beware. Votes: 4

One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. Votes: 4

My parents didn't believe in luck. They believed in hard work and in preparing me to take advantage of opportunity. Like many parents, they taught me to be generous but never to depend on the generosity of others. Votes: 4

Generous souls Are still most subject to credulity. Votes: 3

Generous deeds should not be checked by cold council. Votes: 3

Generous in spirit, richly poetic, and packed with memorable characters. Votes: 3

Sometimes when we are generous in small, barely detectable ways it can change someone else's life forever. Votes: 3

Think of yourself as a role model for others-showing that you can be kind, generous, loving, and rich! Votes: 3

We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest. Votes: 3

May I live this day... Compassionate of heart, / Gentle in word, / Gracious in awareness / Courageous in thought, / Generous in love / Eternal Echoes Votes: 3

Generous people can become more generous as they become richer, giving away vast fortunes to worthwhile causes as Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are doing. Votes: 3

Looking for a queen or a king to respect, then I suggest you nature which is a real queen, a real king: Generous, creative, almighty and just! Votes: 3

I try really hard to give my kids as much independence as I can, caring mostly about their character: Are they kind? Generous? Do they work hard? Votes: 3

The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true courage. Votes: 2

No generous mind delights to oppress the weak, but rather to cherish and protect. Votes: 2

Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous. Votes: 2

Love can be unselfish, in the sense of being benevolent and generous, without being selfless. Votes: 2

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man. Votes: 2

The truly generous is the truly wise, and he who loves not others lives unblest! Votes: 2

Angelina Jolie is just an extremely talented, generous, nice person to be around and to work with. Votes: 2

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity. Votes: 2

The generous person is always just, and the just who is always generous may, unannounced, approach the throne of heaven. Votes: 2

There is no place, no country, more compassionate more generous more accepting and more welcoming than the United States of America. Votes: 2

The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart. And being thoughtful. And being generous. Everything else is crap! Votes: 2

All generous minds have a horror of what are commonly called 'Facts'. They are the brute beasts of the intellectual domain. Votes: 2

Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed. Votes: 2

One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Votes: 2

Success may or may not mean that you've acquired a lot. It does mean that you have become a generous person. Votes: 2

To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it. Votes: 2

The poor are great! The poor are wonderful! The poor are very generous! They give us much more than what we give them. Votes: 2

When our attitude towards ourselves is big, and our attitude toward others is generous and merciful, we attract big and generous portions of success. Votes: 2

A man who was generous with his wealth. It has been reported that during his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over $350 million of his money to help others. Votes: 2

There is a greatness in being generous, and there is only simple justice in satisfying creditors. Generosity is the part of the soul raised above the vulgar. Votes: 2

Remember that whatever may be said by a lady or her friends, it is not part of conduct of a gallant or generous man to take up arms against a woman. Votes: 2

I just received the following wire from my generous Daddy; Dear Jack, Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide. Votes: 2

I have to give people time to take a picture, and sign autographs. I have to be generous to people. It is in my heart. Without that, I would not be Manny Pacquiao. Votes: 2

All my experience of the world teaches me that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred the safe side and the just side of a question is the generous side and the merciful side. Votes: 2

If we should deal out justice only, in this world, who would escape? No, it is better to be generous, and in the end more profitable, for it gains gratitude for us, and love. Votes: 2

Sure, I have friends, plenty of friends, and they all come around wantin' to borrow money. I've always been generous with my friends and family, with money, but selfish with the important stuff like love. Votes: 2

I love this planet... I want to see the environment preserved and I want to see the human race preserved. And I'd like to see everybody living decently in a more equitable, kind-hearted, thoughtful, generous world. Votes: 2

As a lobbyist, I thought it only natural and right that my clients should reward those members who saved them such substantial sums with generous contributions. This quid pro quo became one of hallmarks of our lobbying efforts. Votes: 2

A hero is somebody who is selfless, who is generous in spirit, who just tries to give back as much as possible and help people. A hero to me is someone who saves people and who really deeply cares. Votes: 2

The more generous we are, the more joyous we become. The more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. The more enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become. The more serving we are, the more prosperous we become. Votes: 2

There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from our collective wealth, and the changes necessary to build a more inclusive and generous Canada. I believe in you. Votes: 2

I had been offered fellowships to enter as a graduate student at either Harvard or Princeton. But the Princeton fellowship was somewhat more generous, since I had not actually won the Putnam competition... Thus Princeton became the choice for my graduate study location. Votes: 2

Be generous to the poor orphans and those in need. The man to whom our Lord has been liberal ought not to be stingy. We shall one day find in Heaven as much rest and joy as we ourselves have dispensed in this life. Votes: 2

At my funeral, if one said, 'Nick was a generous person,' trust me I won't be doing cartwheels in my coffin. Recognition from people is never and never will be a goal. Some people strive for that respect or honor. Living a life to just reach for the position and status is vanity and sin. Votes: 2

I know people think we drive around in these nice cars and we do whatever we want and our parents will pay our credit cards, but that's not the case. Sure, my parents were generous; I got a nice car at 16, but at 18 I was cut off. I've worked really hard. I opened the store myself. Votes: 2

A generous action is its own reward. Votes: 1

I'm dangerously generous. Votes: 0

I'm dangerously generous. Votes: 0

Actors are very generous. Votes: 0

Never resist a generous impulse. Votes: 0

Be smart, be thoughtful, be generous. Votes: 0

The booksellers are generous liberal-minded men. Votes: 0

Forgiveness proceeds from a generous soul. Votes: 0

Selfless, generous, compassionate living is unassailable. Votes: 0

Photography is a generous medium… Votes: 0

Be just before you are generous. Votes: 0

I believe in generous aid policies. Votes: 0

By moderation one can be generous. Votes: 0

A generous figure is always nice! Votes: 0

Be just before you are generous. Votes: 0

Be just before you are generous Votes: 0

To generous souls every task is noble. Votes: 0

Light is incredibly generous, but also gentle. Votes: 0

Leaders should be collaborative, modest, and generous Votes: 0

A generous heart repairs a slanderous tongue. Votes: 0

Children represent God's most generous gift to us. Votes: 0

Money was made for the free-hearted and generous. Votes: 0

Be generous in the bedroom. Share your sandwich. Votes: 0

Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Votes: 0

One can love any man that is generous. Votes: 0

I'm feeling generous today. You get to live. Votes: 0

As a rule, only the poor are generous. Votes: 0

And what is more generous than a window? Votes: 0

Once is more than generous for any lifetime. Votes: 0

Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them. Votes: 0

We are never so generous as when giving advice. Votes: 0

I have never seen a generous man go bankrupt. Votes: 0

Men are likely to be quite generous, especially financially. Votes: 0

One ought to be just before one is generous Votes: 0

If you are extremely generous, greed will run away. Votes: 0

Happiness is generous. It does not subsist on destruction. Votes: 0

Be generous, be delicate, and always pursue the prize. Votes: 0

America will be a prosperous, generous, and inclusive society. Votes: 0

It's strange the times people choose to be generous. Votes: 0

In finances, be strict with yourself, generous with others. Votes: 0

My mum and mad were both very generous, encouraging parents. Votes: 0

A rich man can afford to be generous to many. Votes: 0

A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace. Votes: 0

A sufficiently great and generous trust could never be abused. Votes: 0

Pop art is the American Dream, optimistic, generous, and naive! Votes: 0

Capable, generous men do not create victims, they nurture victims. Votes: 0

Love was generous precisely because it could never be immortal. Votes: 0

Sometimes men are generous and forgiving, sometimes angry and blind. Votes: 0

She's generous to a fault - if it's her own. Votes: 0

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous. Votes: 0

There is nothing men are so generous of as advice. Votes: 0

Being generous of spirit is a wonderful way to live. Votes: 0

Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts. Votes: 0

The heart that is generous and kind most resembles God. Votes: 0

How much easier is it to be generous than just. Votes: 0

I'm so thankful. God has been so good and generous. Votes: 0

The more generous we are, the more joyous we become. Votes: 0

Be creative, be useful, be practical, be generous and finish big Votes: 0

Nothing more excites to everything noble and generous, than virtuous love. Votes: 0

I am simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy, and driven. Votes: 0

Givers get trust quicker than other people. People trust generous people. Votes: 0

Be generous, be humble, and be grateful when achieving your dreams. Votes: 0

The crew, like all Italian crews, was generous, warm, and enthusiastic. Votes: 0

The poor can't wait. Philanthropists needed to carry on being generous. Votes: 0

Natural freedoms are but just: There's something generous in mere lust. Votes: 0

It is impossible to be just if one is not generous. Votes: 0

The return we reap from generous actions is not always evident. Votes: 0

We remember Kurt for what he was: caring, generous and sweet. Votes: 0

How generous the universe could be, when he wanted to be! Votes: 0

Some people can be so generous when they give nothing away! Votes: 0

If humility is always desirable, generous humility is still more so. Votes: 0

Beauty, to me, is kind, generous, and people that are humble. Votes: 0

Liberals love to strike generous, humanitarian poses with other people's lives. Votes: 0

You're here to be LIGHT... Shine! Be generous with your lives. Votes: 0

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent. Votes: 0

The generous mind adds dignity to every act, and nothing misbecomes it. Votes: 0

Be generous, kind and compassionate. These are true characteristics of successful people. Votes: 0

Be generous and you can be the best person who ever lived. Votes: 0

I have some tremendous, tremendously loving, generous friends all over the world. Votes: 0

I remember when being liberal meant being generous with your own money. Votes: 0

The Mollusks—generous hosts when they weren’t trying to kill you. Votes: 0

It is difficult to be generous-minded to those we have greatly harmed. Votes: 0

I am now faced with mortality. Definitely not the most generous move. Votes: 0

I think it bespeaks a generous nature, a man who can cook. Votes: 0

It's true; life really is generous to those who pursue their destiny Votes: 0

Be generous before you are just. Do not temper mercy with justice. Votes: 0

The loss of liberty to a generous mind is worse than death. Votes: 0

To be generous is the best way to live in this world. Votes: 0

To know when to be generous and when firm—that is wisdom. Votes: 0

Impatient men are generous ones. Or haven't you learned that by now? Votes: 0

Algebra is generous; she often gives more than is asked of her. Votes: 0

Approach life knowing there will be plenty to go around. Be generous. Votes: 0

A fair and generous woman is (at best) respected, but seldom loved. Votes: 0

Wisdom is the art of being courageous and generous with the unknown. Votes: 0

Be a big person; be generous of spirit; be the person you'd admire. Votes: 0

We're all generous, but with different things, like time, money, talent - criticism. Votes: 0

The only way to save our dreams is by being generous with ourselves. Votes: 0

Our country is the most generous, open, tolerant, and democratic in the world. Votes: 0

Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it. Votes: 0

Being generous is inborn; being altruistic is a learned perversity. No resemblance -- Votes: 0

Be relentlessly generous, without focusing on when it will come back to you. Votes: 0

Try to live with a generous heart. Doing anything else is too hard. Votes: 0

God's extravagant generosity toward us compels us to be extravagantly generous toward others. Votes: 0

I don't understand why people aren't a little more generous with each other. Votes: 0

Be kind and generous to your fellows, but hard and relentless with yourself. Votes: 0

The secret pleasure of a generous act Is the great mind's great bribe. Votes: 0

I mean, I like nice girls, and I like people who are generous. Votes: 0

Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it Votes: 0

I've always been generous and like giving to charities and people in need. Votes: 0

Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last. Votes: 0

Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last. Votes: 0

Few men are both rich and generous; fewer are both rich and humble. Votes: 0

Let shining Charity adorn your zeal, The noblest impulse generous minds can feel. Votes: 0

All our first movements are good, generous, heroical; reflection weakens and kills them. Votes: 0

The most constant, the most powerful, and the most generous of all my enemies. Votes: 0

Nothing can be more wounding to a spirit not ungenerous, than a generous forgiveness. Votes: 0

Love, the most generous passion of the mind The softest refuge innocence can find Votes: 0

People who think they're generous to a fault usually think that's their only fault. Votes: 0

Perfect can't possibly be the goal, we're left with generous, important and human instead. Votes: 0

It's always impressive when talented comedians are easy laughers or generous with their laughs. Votes: 0

A singer is someone who puts out an album. That's a very generous description. Votes: 0

Cyndi Lauper was hilarious and generous, someone I'd loved from childhood who didn't disappoint. Votes: 0

Why do we call all our generous ideas illusions, and the mean ones truths? Votes: 0

The generous Mind least regards money, and yet most feels the Want of it. Votes: 0

Democracies, unlike dictatorships, are forgiving and generous, but they cannot survive unless they fight. Votes: 0

It is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts. Votes: 0

Be generous in nature and thought; for this wins respect and gives confidence and power. Votes: 0

He was a very generous soul and was exceptionally dedicated to the medium of photography. Votes: 0

The generous Critic fann'd the Poet's fire, And taught the world with reason to admire. Votes: 0

Money doesn't make you special, it makes you lucky. Be generous, be crazy, be outrageous. Votes: 0

A generous friendship no cold medium knows, Burns with one love, with one resentment glows. Votes: 0

The wrath that on conviction subsides into mildness, is the wrath of a generous mind. Votes: 0

The generous giver, demonstrating the nature of God by his behavior, can never outgive God. Votes: 0

Surely it is much more generous to forgive and remember, than to forgive and forget. Votes: 0

Poverty palls the most generous spirits; it cows industry, and casts resolution itself into despair. Votes: 0

A man who isn't generous with his money isn't generous with his love and affection. Votes: 0

The truly generous is the truly wise, and he who loves not others lives unblest! Votes: 0

It's easy to be generous with money. Far harder to be generous with your time. Votes: 0

How generous was it to offer gifts to people one knew would never accept them? Votes: 0

No nation can last which has made a mob of itself, however generous at heart. Votes: 0

Judy Garland was just so delicious in every way and just so honest and generous. Votes: 0

We need to be just before we are generous, as we need shirts before ruffles. Votes: 0

Fashion has always been very generous. Think of what it has done for curing AIDS. Votes: 0

Funny thing is that the poorer people are, the more generous they seem to be. Votes: 0

I don't know of a way to have a generous church without a generous pastor. Votes: 0

I spend my money on holidays and eating out, and it allows me to be generous. Votes: 0

If a man be endowed with a generous mind, this is the best kind of nobility. Votes: 0

It is a powerful practice to be generous when you are the one feeling in need. Votes: 0

There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate. Votes: 0

Fashion is life-enhancing and I think it's a lovely, generous thing to do for other people Votes: 0

Working hard, and being thoughtful, and generous, and smart; it's a path to a better life. Votes: 0

Conrad Hilton was very generous to me in the divorce settlement. He gave me 5000 Gideon Bibles. Votes: 0

Ah, we have to be generous to be grateful ... One has oneself to be a giver. Votes: 0

Fashion is life-enhancing, and I think it's a lovely, generous thing to do for other people. Votes: 0

Be as radiant as the sun, as healing as the rain, as generous as a tree. Votes: 0

The most truly generous persons are those who give silently without hope of praise or reward. Votes: 0

The deeper the experience of the free grace of God, the more generous we must become. Votes: 0

We must be purposely kind and generous or we miss the best part of life's existence. Votes: 0

O Love! thou bane of the most generous souls! Thou doubtful pleasure, and thou certain pain. Votes: 0

Photography has been very, very generous to me, but at the same time has damaged me. Votes: 0

A generous spirit is as eloquent in acknowledging benefits as it is bounteous in bestowing them ... Votes: 0

After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling. Votes: 0

He lives to build, not boast, a generous race; No tenth transmitter of a foolish face. Votes: 0

That is one of the bitter curses of poverty; it leaves no right to be generous. Votes: 0

A generous heart, kind speech, & a life of service & compassion are the things which renew humanity. Votes: 0

I can remember way back when a liberal was one who was generous with his money. Votes: 0

My wife is unusually kind and generous, but she's no fool. You don't mess with her. Votes: 0

While Israel is prepared to make generous compromises for peace, it cannot go back to the 1967 lines. Votes: 0

The great natures which are good, are above everything generous and don't begrudge the giving of themselves. Votes: 0

Our tenderness, compassion and kindness go with sensitive generous heart that should not be abused by others. Votes: 0

Man, like the generous vine, supported lives; the strength he gains is from the embrace he gives. Votes: 0

A generous and elevated mind is distinguished by nothing more certainly than an eminent degree of curiosity. Votes: 0

A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful. Votes: 0

The fountain of beauty is the heart and every generous thought illustrates the walls of your chamber. Votes: 0

A true generous heart can never revolve majorly with monetary skills nor business acumen nor cunning mind. Votes: 0

I guess I'm way too kind and generous, and a saint - if you can believe that! Votes: 0

To give a generous hope to a man of his own nature, is to enrich him immeasurably. Votes: 0

You don't have to be rich to be generous. You have to be generous to be generous. Votes: 0

No matter how rich or poor you might feel, right now is the time to be generous. Votes: 0

Sharing an idea you care about is a generous way to change your world for the better. Votes: 0

I tend to like people that are generous and give other people the benefit of the doubt. Votes: 0

A generous person may not have wisdom: but, unlike others, he has the means to gain it. Votes: 0

I have found God to be cordial and generous and in every way easy to live with. Votes: 0

A generous man places the benefits he confers beneath his feet; those he receives, nearest his heart. Votes: 0

Guys who are charismatic and fun-loving and sweet and generous are the ones I want to date. Votes: 0

In addition to being an extraordinary actor, Bryan Cranston is a really generous guy and also very funny. Votes: 0

What a generous thing that is, I realize, for a husband to try to make his wife laugh. Votes: 0

Christmas is about giving. Be outrageously generous. Have fun, enjoy the process....then keep it up all year. Votes: 0

Don't wait for other people to be loving, giving, compassionate, grateful, forgiving, generous, or friendly... lead the way! Votes: 0

Being generous, just helping one's relatives and being blameless in one's actions; this is the best good luck. Votes: 0

The Texan turned out to be good-natured, generous and likable. In three days no one could stand him. Votes: 0

I'm complicated, sentimental, lovable, honest, loyal, decent, generous, likable, and lonely. My personality is not split; it's shredded. Votes: 0

Men are more compassionate/(nobler)/magnanimous/generous than God; for men forgive their dead, but God does not. Votes: 0

My intent is to be generous of spirit and live with total integrity every day of my life. Votes: 0

In all your relations to men be great, just, generous, courteous, and kindly. The great are never otherwise. Votes: 0

A great destiny needs a generous diet.... What can be expected of a people that live on macaroni! Votes: 0

In New York, I find people so courteous and so generous. Free drinks in bars. Free taxi rides. Votes: 0

CBS was very generous in their offer to re-sign me. But I simply want to try something new. Votes: 0

The more independent you want to be, the more generous you must be with yourself as a woman. Votes: 0

When a man has just been greatly honored and has eaten a little he is the most generous. Votes: 0

Nothing is more injurious to the character and to the intellect than the suppression of a generous emotion. Votes: 0

Praise when merited is not a boon: yet to a generous nature, is it pleasant to utter it. Votes: 0

CBS was very generous in their offer to re-sign me. But I simply want to try something new. Votes: 0

Give recognition where it is due. Compliments stimulate more effort and desire to improve. Be generous with honest praising. Votes: 0

You know, the BBC had not been particularly generous in its deliverance of blues and esoteric kinds of music. Votes: 0

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity Votes: 0

Feed your brothers and sisters simply, graciously, with generous care, and you will secure a place in their heart. Votes: 0

There are some weaknesses that are peculiar and distinctive to generous characters, as freckles are to a fair skin. Votes: 0

A prompt, generous letter of thanks can seal a commitment which otherwise might disappear when the going gets rough. Votes: 0

Be confident. Be compassionate. Be intelligent. Be humble. Be generous. The universe returns to you what you put out. Votes: 0

Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people. Votes: 0

We must have sweeping, generous immigration reform, make existing law- abiding Hispanics welcome. Most are hard working family people. Votes: 0

Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit. Votes: 0

I know if I'm generous at heart, I don't need recognition The way I'm rewarded, well, that's God's decision, Votes: 0

But I was very, very unhappy because my mother was very charming and generous, but to me, very dominating. Votes: 0

Do it now. It is not safe to leave a generous feeling to the cooling influences of the world. Votes: 0

when fate is very generous with us, there is always a well into which all our dreams can tumble. Votes: 0

If you give, it will be given to you. And I have found that generous people are blessed people. Votes: 0

Pride only helps us to be generous; it never makes us so, any more than vanity makes us witty. Votes: 0

One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand. Votes: 0

We work with whoever is elected. Some will bring a more generous, open view of the world than others. Votes: 0

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor (Proverbs 22:9). Votes: 0

Ask yourself every day: Is my love alive, true, generous, and open? How can I bring love into action? Votes: 0

Live a wild, generous full, exciting life – blessing those around you and seeing the good in all. Votes: 0

No mean woman can cook well. It calls for a generous spirit, a light hand, and a large heart. Votes: 0

I'm not as soft or as generous a person as I would be if the world hadn't changed me. Votes: 0

We now have the sweetest, kindest and most generous fans from far away places - it's a real privilege. Votes: 0

Every generous action loves the public view; yet no theatre for virtue is equal to a consciousness of it. Votes: 0

If you desire to become a more generous person, don't wait for your income to change. Change your heart. Votes: 0

It may be very generous in one person to offer what it would be ungenerous in another to accept. Votes: 0

Any celebration meal to which guests are invited, be they family or friends, should be an occasion for generous hospitality. Votes: 0

Truly generous men are always ready to become sympathetic when their enemy’s misfortune surpasses the limits of their hatred. Votes: 0

Elizabeth ... had the prerogative of the rich that she could be generous with large sums and niggardly over small ones ... Votes: 0

The American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible, exception of stupidity. Votes: 0

Be different, be altruistic. Be strange, work for others in response to their harm. Raise eyebrows, be generous without agenda. Votes: 0

To be generous, guiltless, and of a free disposition is to take those things for bird-bolts that you deem cannon-bullets. Votes: 0

The most generous choices, especially the persevering, are the fruit of profound and prolonged union with God in prayerful silence. Votes: 0

Anger represents a certain power, when a great mind, prevented from executing its own generous desires, is moved by it. Votes: 0

A worker's capital is inexhaustible, incapable of being stolen, and bound to pay him a generous dividend all the time. Votes: 0

The most generous and merciful in judgment upon the faults of others are always the most free from faults themselves. Votes: 0

Foundations exist to help charities, to help those in need. And Mr. Trump has been incredibly generous throughout his career. Votes: 0

I'm incredibly fortunate to have met the intelligent, generous, risk-taking, stimulating man to whom I am married. He's really amazing. Votes: 0

To a generous mind few circumstances are more afflicting than a discovery of perfidy in those whom we have trusted ... Votes: 0

A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. If you are generous, you will gain everything. Votes: 0

It is only as we remember and embrace His generous grace toward us that we can extend it to others. Votes: 0

Life is short, very short, and what are we doing here if not trying to become more generous and loving? Votes: 0

Frankly, I was surprised at how generous the Japanese press has been to the idea of a foreigner running Sony. Votes: 0

The books - the generous friends who met me without suspicion - the merciful masters who never used me ill! Votes: 0

We were able to provide housing to all who need it. We've had incredibly generous offers from alumni for housing. Votes: 0

A generous friend gives life for a friend let's rise above this animalistic behavior and be kind to one another Votes: 0

It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise. Votes: 0

Kindness and a generous spirit go a long way. And a sense of humor. It's like medicine - very healing. Votes: 0

Share the wealth. Be generous with your joy. Give away what you most want. Be generous with your insights and delights. Votes: 0

Robin Williams was the kind of generous person who would do things but not want to receive public credit for it. Votes: 0

The most beautiful missionaries I saw were those who talked less about religion but who were very generous in their approach. Votes: 0

If we really want to be full and generous in spirit, we have no choice but to trust at some level. Votes: 0

The truth is, the more kind and liberal a man is, the more generous will be the patronage bestowed upon him. Votes: 0

O Poverty, thy thousand ills combined Sink not so deep into the generous mind, As the contempt and laughter of mankind. Votes: 0

I held the generous, strong, beautiful hand of my first wife Cassie as ovarian cancer took her life much too soon. Votes: 0

As creative people, we should be really conscious of being of service in our work, being as generous as we can. Votes: 0

I think design, to a degree, is more generous and more humanistic than art, though great art can move us more. Votes: 0

A Woman who is generous with her money is to be praised; not so, if she is generous with her person Votes: 0

People who love themselves come across as very loving, generous and kind; they express their self-confidence through humility, forgiveness and inclusiveness. Votes: 0

Fate is never too generous even to its favorites. Rarely do the gods grant a mortal more than one immortal deed. Votes: 0

How can both Nics, the loving and considerate and generous one, and the self-obsessed and self-destructive one, be the same person? Votes: 0

I was a personality before I became a person - I am simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy and driven. Votes: 0

Each one of us regardless of our situation, is in our search of our most authentic, vital, generous and wise self. Votes: 0

We must be for ourselves in the long run; the mild and generous are only more justly selfish than the domineering. Votes: 0

The commands of democracy are as imperative as its privileges and opportunities are wide and generous. Its compulsion is upon us. Votes: 0

Nothing is generous. New knowledge is a valuable commodity. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we are. Votes: 0

I think I am incredibly generous with how much I give to my projects, but that's my generosity with the job. Votes: 0

In one's relationship with dogs and with a newsroom, a generous amount of praise and encouragement goes much better than criticism. Votes: 0

If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others. Votes: 0

There's a generation of people who've made their own money and are among the most generous people you would ever meet. Votes: 0

Only the action that is moved by love for the good at hand has the hope of being responsible and generous. Votes: 0

To be brave without compassion, generous without moderation, and rule without refraining from being first in the world, are certain deaths. Votes: 0

Every gentle word, every generous thought, every unselfish deed, will become a pillar of eternal beauty in the life to come. Votes: 0

Giving in a regular, disciplined, generous way-up to and beyond the tithe-is simply good sense in view of the promises of God. Votes: 0

If we want users to like our software we should design it to behave like a likeable person: respectful, generous and helpful. Votes: 0

Jesus calls us to a holiness that is positive, generous and openhearted. It's a difficult, daring challenge - do we accept it? Votes: 0

The Islanders and their owner, Garth Snow, were very generous with me and let me do some cool stuff inside the organization. Votes: 0

Founders are usually very stingy with equity to employees and very generous with equity to investors. I think this is totally backwards. Votes: 0

In loving his own productive, generative, generous love, God loves all those ways in which that love can be realised in creation. Votes: 0

The U.S. and Canada are two generous governments and we reach out and partner with anyone who believes in foreign aid. Votes: 0

Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at. Votes: 0

There is no shame in loving: it is the sign of a generous heart, and pain the price of an open soul. Votes: 0

The Prophet Muhammad (s) said: "Indeed, an ignorant man who is generous is dearer to God than a worshipper who is miserly." Votes: 0

Whatever thrift is, it is not avarice. Avarice is not generous; and, after all, it is the thrifty people who are generous. Votes: 0

Thus it often is, that the constant friction of illiberal minds wears out at last the best resolves of the more generous. Votes: 0

Being generous and kindly in speech, doing a good turn for others, and treating all alike. One like this will be praised. Votes: 0

If you have a good self-esteem, you can be generous, you can give back and you can be productive in the world. Votes: 0

We need to be generous with the women following in our footsteps in the hope that they will be generous with us. Votes: 0

A generous and noble spirit cannot be expected to dwell in the breasts of men who are struggling for their daily bread. Votes: 0

We should be inspired by people... who show that human beings can be kind, brave, generous, beautiful, strong-even in the most difficult circumstances. Votes: 0

Americans are the nicest, most generous, and sentimental people on earth. Yet Americans have killed more unborn children than any nation in history. Votes: 0

Surely the better way is to pursue a generous orthodoxy, seeing disagreements in the context of the greater agreements which bind us together. Votes: 0

Laws directed against opinions affect the generous-minded rather than the wicked, and are adapted less for coercing criminals than for irritating the upright. Votes: 0

God blesses still the generous thought,And still the fitting word He speeds,And Truth, at His requiring taught,He quickens into deeds. Votes: 0

Press bravely onward! - not in vainYour generous trust in human kind;The good which bloodshed could not gainYour peaceful zeal shall find. Votes: 0

Anger is a noble infirmity; the generous failing of the just; the one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the prerogative of virtue. Votes: 0

There is a difference between offering a service and being willing to serve. They may both include giving but only one is generous. Votes: 0

It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to preserve one's dignity, to work unhampered, to be generous, frank and independent. Votes: 0

We can benefit others through our actions by being warm and generous toward them, by being charitable, and by helping those in need. Votes: 0

Trees bend low with ripened fruit; clouds hang down with gentle rain; noble people bow graciously. This is the way of generous things. Votes: 0

It is not the brains that matter most, but that which guides them — the character, the heart, generous qualities, progressive ideas. Votes: 0

The gentleman is generous and treats all men as his equals, especially those whom he feels to be inferior in rank and wealth. Votes: 0

American husbands are the best in the world; no other husbands are so generous to their wives, or can be so easily divorced. Votes: 0

I really believe in my work and in no way think I'm taking advantage of anyone. I feel generous when selling my art. Votes: 0

What inspires me is helping others to become more of who they are and to learn to become radically generous with each other. Votes: 0

You have to be generous if you want to spend your time making someone else dinner. Even if you're charging, you're still giving. Votes: 0

The main source of our wealth is goodness. The affections and the generous qualities that God admires in a world full of greed. Votes: 0

I'm shrewd about money; I invest well and look after it. But it's in my nature to be generous. I look after people. Votes: 0

Is it not odd that the only generous person I ever knew, who had money to be generous with, should be a stockbroker. Votes: 0

I try to be kind and generous, and to give to people, and to do what I think God wants me to do. Votes: 0

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost. Votes: 0

You don’t have to go looking for pictures. The material is generous. You go out and the pictures are staring at YOU. Votes: 0

Your life is the one place you have to spend yourself fully - wild - generous, drastic in an unrationed profligacy of self... Votes: 0

There are journalists I share a whole history with, so I tend to be generous to these guys, but those days are over... Votes: 0

Good things aren't supposed to just fall into your lap. God is very generous, but He expects you to do your part first. Votes: 0

Actors have an innate sense of self and humanity, the good ones do, and of being generous of heart and generous of spirit. Votes: 0

A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives. Votes: 0

Take heart young people! Christ is calling you and the world awaits you! Remember the Kingdom of God needs your generous and complete dedication. Votes: 0

It is one of my favorite thoughts that God manifests Himself to men in all the wise, good, humble, generous, great, and magnanimous men. Votes: 0

A generous spirit prefers that his country should be poor, and weak, and of no account, but free, rather than powerful, prosperous, and enslaved. Votes: 0

Enthusiasm is the divine particle in our composition: with it we are great, generous, and true; without it, we are little, false, and mean Votes: 0

Love isn't one-sided and selfish.It is full and generous and life-altering in the best of ways.Love does not destroy, Gabriel.It creates. Votes: 0

Steak and its accompaniments - wine, vegetables, potatoes and generous desserts - is a primal source of pleasure to which many people can relate. Votes: 0

Love isn't one-sided and selfish.It is full and generous and life-altering in the best of ways.Love does not destroy, Gabriel.It creates." Votes: 0

. . to cook well and with imagination you have to be in a cheerful and contented frame of mind, and thus inclined to be generous. Votes: 0

Enthusiasm is the divine particle in our composition: with it we are great, generous, and true; without it, we are little, false, and mean. Votes: 0

I know I learn a lot from the students in my class and I'm not just saying that to sound like some generous teacher. Votes: 0

Andy Gullahorn is my favorite new musical discovery of the past five years. He's a brilliant writer, a fine musician and a generous spirit. Votes: 0

A hermitage in the forest is the refuge of the narrow-minded misanthrope; a hammock on the ocean is the asylum for the generous distressed. Votes: 0

I have always worked and I would say I'm generous with money - if somebody needed anything I would always give it to them. Votes: 0

You find with the really great actors, the ones you really admire and look up to, very often they're very giving, generous, warm people. Votes: 0

The world doesn't really need more people who can bend their bodies into amazing positions. What it needs are kinder, more compassionate, generous people. Votes: 0

Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground. Votes: 0

I think the best actors are the most generous, the kindest, the greatest people and at their worst they are vain, greedy and insecure. Votes: 0

If we have the opportunity to be generous with our hearts, ourselves, we have no idea of the depth and breadth of love's reach. Votes: 0

If the generous ideas of youth are too often over- clouded by the sordid views of after-life, that scarcely proves them to be false Votes: 0

Commit yourself to deeper awareness. Be generous of spirit. Embrace every day as a new world. Let the timeless be in charge of time. Votes: 0

There are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generous-hearted people. Votes: 0

People can be good, people can be generous, people can be helpful. People can help those who are in need when they need it... Votes: 0

It's a very generous culture, American culture. I know you can't generalize 300 million people, but everyone I've met here has been so lovely to me. Votes: 0

No matter what system you live under, there is no escaping the law that it's always the strongest, the cruellest, the least generous who win. Votes: 0

It is a mere illusion that, above a certain income, the personal desires will be satisfied and leave a wider margin for the generous impulse. Votes: 0

Left to themselves people are noble, generous, uncorrupted, they'd create a completely new kind of society if only people weren't so blind, stupid and selfish. Votes: 0

Communicated in the right way, Judeo-Christian philosophy and the religions that uphold it bind a citizenry together in pursuit of a just and generous society. Votes: 0

The good guest is almost invisible, enjoying him or herself, communing with fellow guests, and, most of all, enjoying the generous hospitality of the hosts. Votes: 0

A contemplation of God's works, a generous concern for the good of mankind, and the unfeigned exercise of humility only, denominate men great and glorious. Votes: 0

When we accept dismissive judgments of our community we stop having generous hope for it. We cease to be capable of serving its best interests. Votes: 0

As a rule, only the poor are generous. Rich people can always find excellent reasons for not handing over twenty thousand francs to a relative. Votes: 0

In my judgment, the American people are too brave, too charitable, too generous, too magnanimous, to believe in the infamous dogma of an eternal hell. Votes: 0

A complete and generous education fits a man to perform justly, skillfully, and magnanimously all the offices, both public and private, of peace and war. Votes: 0

I really have the good fortune that the actors who work with me on 'The Leftovers' are thoughtful, hard working, open people and generous people. Votes: 0

A generous donor (who had no doubt lived a life that imperiled his mortal soul) had granted [the Sisters] more than one hundred waterfront acres. Votes: 0

A generous prayer is never presented in vain; the petition may be refused, but the petitioner is always, I believe, rewarded by some gracious visitation. Votes: 0

Being generous without keeping score strengthens your spirit, keeps you focused on the people who make your business what it is, and helps breed success. Votes: 0

It is impossible for men engaged in low and groveling pursuits to have noble and generous sentiments. A man's thought must always follow his employment. Votes: 0

For the army is a school in which the miser becomes generous, and the generous prodigal; miserly soldiers are like monsters, but very rarely seen. Votes: 0

Goodness is generous and diffusive; it is largeness of mind, and sweetness of temper,--balsam in the blood, and justice sublimated to a richer spirit. Votes: 0

When God calls a man to be upright and pure and generous, he also calls him to be intelligent and skillful, and strong and brave. Votes: 0

Habituated from our Infancy to trample upon the Rights of Human Nature, every generous, every liberal Sentiment, if not extinguished, is enfeebled in our Minds. Votes: 0

I like chicken a lot because chicken is generous - that is to say, it's obedient. It will do whatever you tell it to do. Votes: 0

I go to work, and I work very hard. I'm loyal, generous, true, kind, fair - all those boxes are ticked. I'm going to Heaven. Votes: 0

In an audience of rough people a generous sentiment always brings down the house. In the tumult of war both sides applaud a heroic deed. Votes: 0

The fact is that I find more most men are more open, more generous, and much more stimulating than the majority of females I know. Votes: 0

Love, yes, love your calling, for this holy and generous love will impart strength to you so as to enable you to surmount all obstacles. Votes: 0

I believe in fighting with investors to reduce the amount of equity they get and then being as generous as you possibly can with employees. Votes: 0

Every man is working out his destiny in his own way and nobody can be of any help except by being kind, generous, and patient. Votes: 0

Pure libertarianism believes that people will be generous and help each other. Well, they won't. I wish it were so, and I live that way. Votes: 0

The poverty of the poor is not a call to generous relief action, but a demand that we go and build a different social order. Votes: 0

Sir, he throws away his money without thought and without merit. I do not call a tree generous that sheds its fruit at every breeze. Votes: 0

People are people the world over. Some are good, some bad, some greedy and some generous. Nations are like people and act the same way. Votes: 0

if... says: 'Do not be greedy, be generous', you may inwardly interpret this in such a manner that you will develop a greed for generosity Votes: 0

Not every hour, nor every day, perhaps, can generous wishes ripen into kind actions; but there is not a moment that cannot be freighted with prayer. Votes: 0

If thou be industrious to procure wealth, be generous in the disposal of it. Man never is so happy as when he giveth happiness unto another. Votes: 0

Giving out of your surplus does not make you generous, it makes your selfishness more tolerable! Giving while you are lacking is what pleases the Lord." Votes: 0

If thou be industrious to procure wealth, be generous in the disposal of it. Man never is so happy as when he giveth happiness unto another. Votes: 0

The fact is that not only do people get more wise and more conservative as they get older, they get more kind and more generous, too. Votes: 0

As most New Yorkers have done, I have given serious and generous thought to the state of my apartment should I get killed during the day. Votes: 0

It is a real tragedy for a nation when three groups of it's people, namely politicians, religious leaders and charity workes, just pretend to be generous. Votes: 0

She was busy thinking about the concept of forgiveness. It was such a lovely, generous idea when it wasn't linked to something awful that needed forgiving. Votes: 0

When the mask of self-righteousness has been torn from us and we stand stripped of all our accustomed defenses, we are candidates for God's generous grace. Votes: 0

Doing more and more with less and less is one form of being generous. In fact, the easiest way to become rich is by being generous. Votes: 0

... a large portion of those who demand woman suffrage are persons who have not been trained to reason, and are chiefly guided by their generous sensibilities. Votes: 0

The record of a generous life runs like a vine around the memory of our dead, and every sweet unselfish act is now a perfumed flower. Votes: 0

The more compassionate you are, the more generous you can be. The more generous you are, the move loving friendliness you cultivate to help the world. Votes: 0

I have begun in old age to understand...that we seldom if ever realize how generous we are to ourselves, and just how stingy with others. Votes: 0

I don't consider anything I'm doing as generous. In the new model of the world, I hope people will consider whatever I'm doing as just normal. Votes: 0

If you are not generous when it's difficult, you will not be generous when it's easy. Generosity is a function of the heart, not the wallet. Votes: 0

No man of high and generous spirit is ever willing to indulge in flattery; the good may feel affection for others, but will not flatter them. Votes: 0

Evil, once manfully fronted, ceases to be evil; there is generous battle-hope in place of dead, passive misery; the evil itself has become a kind of good. Votes: 0

If you're famous, you have to [be overly generous], otherwise people say, "Eric Idle came in and only left me $4." I always tip more than people expect. Votes: 0

Creativity: Take the obvious, add a cupful of brains, a generous pinch of imagination, a bucketful of courage and daring, stir well and bring to a boil. Votes: 0

There is no finer revenge than that which others inflict on your enemy. Moreover, it has the advantage of leaving you the role of a generous man. Votes: 0

If I want to be a loving, generous, giving person, I'm not going to test the waters. I'm simply going to be a loving, generous, giving person. Votes: 0

The challenges and changes you meet are, in effect, hand delivered to you by a generous, loving Universe for the purpose of making you stronger and wiser. Votes: 0

So soon as prudence has begun to grow up in the brain, like a dismal fungus, it finds its first expression in a paralysis of generous acts. Votes: 0

Imitation, if it is not forgery, is a fine thing. It stems from a generous impulse, and a realistic sense of what can and cannot be done. Votes: 0

Political job is not a business job but it is a job of the people who have generous heart who want to help others with their views. Votes: 0

It is little the sign of a wise or good man, to suffer temperance to be transgressed in order to purchase the repute of a generous entertainer. Votes: 0

It is difficult to begin without borrowing, but perhaps it is the most generous course thus to permit your fellowmen to have an interest in your enterprise. Votes: 0

Try paying the bills with love. The idea I am trying to espouse is that you can have both love and money, and be rich and generous. Votes: 0

That you are fair or wise is vain, Or strong, or rich, or generous; You must have also the untaught strain That sheds beauty on the rose. Votes: 0

A habit for all of us to develop would be to look for something to appreciate in everyone we meet. We can all be generous with appreciation. Votes: 0

Whores get bow-legged and bankers get mean, which is strange when you think that that if whores get bow-legged, bankers should get generous, but they never do. Votes: 0

Sales is my Religion and Customer is my God and I Worship Him, The only thing is that my God is not very happy n generous always. Votes: 0

To express gratitude is gracious and honorable, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live with gratitude ever in our hearts is to touch heaven. Votes: 0

If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others. Votes: 0

Who feels injustice, who shrinks before a slight, who has a sense of wrong so acute, and so glowing a gratitude for kindness, as a generous boy? Votes: 0

A gentleman is one who is too brave to lie, too generous to cheat, and who takes his share othe world and lets other people have theirs. Votes: 0

It is right and natural that generous minds while in the twenties should think the books which try to reform the world's wrong the greatest of all. Votes: 0

To mention it was to ask a favor and that as you were too generous, and as for her to ask was always to have, she wouldn't Votes: 0

Once in a century a man may be ruined or made insufferable by praise. But surely once in a minute something generous dies for want of it. Votes: 0

I try not to speak about all the charities and people I help, because I believe we can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return. Votes: 0

My position in the army is as sport instructor. This allows me generous time off for travel and competition. I also receive a monthly salary from the army. Votes: 0

I feel grateful that the person I end up working with a lot is Paul Rudd. He's a prince among men, and so talented, and generous, and effortless. Votes: 0

A man is sometimes more generous when he has but a little money than when he has plenty, perhaps through fear of being thought to have but little. Votes: 0

We`re the generous country, we`re the ones that open our doors to other countries, and in many cases we get taken advantage of because of that. Votes: 0

I wish we questioned the aid model as much as we are questioning the capitalism model. Sometimes the most generous thing you can do is just say no. Votes: 0

You make all kinds of mistakes, but as long as you are generous and true and also fierce, you cannot hurt the world or even seriously distress her. Votes: 0

I want to be representative of my race-the human race. I have a chance to show how kind we can be, how intelligent and generous we can be ... Votes: 0

Love is the most terrible, and also the most generous of the passions; it is the only one which includes in its dreams the happiness of someone else. Votes: 0

Plenty of white space and generous line spacing,and don't make the type size too miserly. Then you will be assured of a product fit for a king. Votes: 0

A woman of generous character will sacrifice her life a thousand times over for her lover, but will break with him for ever over a question of pride. Votes: 0

As I am generous towards others ... As I see a person in need and don't just say, 'God bless you.' I am proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Votes: 0

I must admit that I am not generous with weak people. It's not in my nature or in my personality. My parents were not generous with weak people, see? Votes: 0

If there be any one habit which more than another is the dry rot of all that is high and generous in youth, it is the habit of ridicule. Votes: 0

The fashion world is very active and generous, despite the fact that it is not very well respected - or at least not as much as it should be. Votes: 0

Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected. Votes: 0

It takes a habit to break a habit. You can pray every day for a generous heart, but until you start acting in that direction, nothing's going to change. Votes: 0

The most generous part of your philanthropy could be the time you put in to procure the same results and same outcomes and same returns you demand in business. Votes: 0

We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action. Votes: 0

The love of Jesus is at once avid and generous. All that He has, all that He is, He gives; all that we are, all that we have, He takes. Votes: 0

All my experience of the world teaches me that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred, the safe and just side of a question is the generous and merciful side. Votes: 0

I'm generous. I give good tips. It's just - the way I live my life, ironically enough, is: I don't want anything. I'm not a consumer. I don't crave objects. Votes: 0

I think I'm a mama's boy who wanted to be a hockey player, who failed, and had to become a singer. I think that I'm a generous, impatient, kind, jerk. Votes: 0

Ever your desire is to appear lordly and generous as a king of old... But in desperate hours gentleness may be repaid with death.''So be it,' said Faramir. Votes: 0

It's hard for a man to live with a successful woman - they seem to resent you so much. Very few men are generous enough to accept success in their women. Votes: 0

Love asks us that we be a little braver than is comfortable, a little more generous, a little more flexible. It means living on the edge more than we care to. Votes: 0

I am not generous about telling people who I am and what I like to do because it's my life and it only belongs to me and my friends and family. Votes: 0

In the Catholic tradition, the idea of giving something up on a Friday - the act of self denial - has always been tied with being generous to those in need. Votes: 0

That is, to me at least, one of the most helpful and useful things books do for us: They are generous enough to allow us to choose what matters to us. Votes: 0

I don't think I'm generous enough to be the straight guy. I sort of make my own way and make my own statement. Do I mind pushing myself forward? Not at all. Votes: 0

I'm a good person, I hope. But I'm never as good as I want to be, never as nice as I want to be, never as generous as I want to be. Votes: 0

The only honest and generous thing for me to do is to give people myself. That's all I've got as an artist, so I want to do that in an unflinching way. Votes: 0

I have always been generous because I know that I have done well in life and I believe it is part of my duty to give back. So I am always been philanthropic. Votes: 0

I'm not great with money. I'd go crazy if I were left to my own devices. My mum and girlfriend sort it out. I'm not driven by it, but I love to be generous. Votes: 0