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Generosity Quotes

Words on giving without expecting return.

These quotes look at giving from different angles, from a surge of goodwill that appears during hard times to a wish for more sharing traditions around occasions built on plenty. See Giving quotes for a closely related theme.

There's so much emphasis on Daniel Day-Lewis and his process, which is appropriately his own. But I was just blown away by his generosity as an actor. He's so giving as an actor that he just naturally commands the focus...

Quotes by Adam Driver

Alfred Nobel stipulated that no distinction of race or colour will determine who received of his generosity.

Quotes by Abdus Salam

Teetotallers lack the sympathy and generosity of men that drink.

Quotes by W. H. Davies

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

Quotes by Tacitus

Blown Away Quotes

I knew how it was with drunks. They ran out of generosity, even for themselves.

Quotes by Ross MacDonald

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.

Quotes by Richard V. Allen

Let us try to teach generosity and altruism, because we are born selfish.

Quotes by Richard Dawkins

I think Liverpool generates generosity which rubs off - it's a good place to work and to party.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

Britain's generosity in the world has allowed us to help the poorest countries to get on the road to industrialisation through economic development and private sector investment in the world's most difficult frontier markets, where jobs and economic opportunities are...

Quotes by Priti Patel

Giving Quotes

I understood rage from my dad, who was an exquisite blend of rage and generosity of spirit.

Quotes by Peter Scolari

We are treated with such generosity of spirit.

Quotes by Michael Zaslow

For me, food is about generosity, and this should reflect on the plate as well.

Quotes by Marco Pierre White

Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion.

Mahatma Gandhi

We're all basically made of the same stuff: generosity and selfishness, goodness and greed.

Quotes by Madeleine M. Kunin

Greed Quotes

My father died when I was nine and a half. We were on relief for two years. They call it welfare now, but it was relief then... I never forgot the generosity of New York.

Quotes by Larry King

Our first Prime Minister saw a country that would be known for its generosity of spirit. And so it is.

Quotes by Kim Campbell

I don't believe we're only motivated by our own self-interests. Often out of crisis comes this enormous wellspring of generosity and motivation.

Quotes by Josh Fox

The Super Bowl is an occasion that's really associated with abundance - lots of snacks, parties, spectacle - and so it would be great if there were also some kind of tradition of generosity attached to it as well.

Quotes by Josh Gondelman

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.

Quotes by Jon Porter

I Am Quotes

Tithing is considerably less popular than words like generosity or sharing.

Quotes by John Ortberg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these quotes see generosity as always positive?
Not entirely. One line warns that openness and giving, without any moderation, can eventually lead toward ruin, suggesting even good qualities need balance.
Is there a quote connecting generosity to crisis?
Yes, one speaker argues people are not driven only by self-interest, and that hard times often bring out a surprising surge of kindness and motivation in response.
Do any quotes mention a specific event or occasion?
Yes, one line reflects on a major sporting event as tied to plenty and spectacle, wishing there were more of a sharing tradition attached to it.
Is there a quote about generosity and drinking?
Yes, one older saying claims those who abstain lack the warmth found in people who drink, reflecting a dated but notable perspective included here.
What other pages pair well with Generosity quotes?
Try Giving quotes for more sayings on selflessness and support.

Others warn that even openhandedness needs moderation, since too much candor or generosity can sometimes lead toward ruin. Continue with Greed or Blown Away quotes.