Top Generosity Quotes
Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.
Kahlil Gibran
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Confucius
I would argue that the next President, either Bush or Gore, should strike a 'national' posture, exhibiting generosity toward the defeated opponent, but proceeding with determination to implement an agenda.
Richard V. Allen
One's performance is often heightened by the brilliance and generosity of other actors.
Cyril Cusack
Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.
Albert Camus
Mignon McLaughlin 
Tacitus 
Kahlil Gibran 
Jessica Lange 
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I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need.
Jennifer Granholm 
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It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.
Jacques Yves Cousteau
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Our first Prime Minister saw a country that would be known for its generosity of spirit. And so it is.
Kim Campbell
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What seems to be generosity is often no more than disguised ambition, which overlooks a small interest in order to secure a great one.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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The generosity of the American public toward the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the Tsunami has been reflected in the outpouring of support for the Pakistani earthquake victims.
Jon Porter
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The sea - this truth must be confessed - has no generosity. No display of manly qualities - courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness - has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power.
Joseph Conrad
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Teetotallers lack the sympathy and generosity of men that drink.
W. H. Davies
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Humanity is the virtue of a woman, generosity that of a man.
Adam Smith
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Popular Generosity Authors
Francois de La RochefoucauldMohandas GandhiAlbert CamusKahlil Gibran ConfuciusJean-Paul SartreElia KazanArnold SchwarzeneggerJoseph ConradJose MartiBill GatesMignon McLaughlinEmma GoldmanJohn SteinbeckChristy Turlington
TacitusFrank Howard ClarkJennifer GranholmJessica LangeOmar BongoRoger MooreSteven CojocaruAdam SmithJacques Yves CousteauHorace MannJon PorterKim CampbellRichard DawkinsMichael ZaslowRichard V. Allen
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