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Gives Quotes

Short lines on what unexpected sources quietly give us.

These gives quotes are brief pairings of an unexpected source, like failure or despair, with something it surprisingly provides, such as flavor or courage. The structure stays consistent while the subject changes each time.

What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.

Abraham Lincoln

Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.

Quotes by Truman Capote

Despair gives courage to a coward.

Quotes by Thomas Fuller

Love gives me the energy.

Quotes by Sridevi

Advantage Quotes

Love is all, it gives all, and it takes all.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

Caramel gives chocolate a run for its money.

Quotes by Sherry Yard

An increase in light gives an increase in darkness.

Quotes by Sam Francis

He who gives love, receives love.

Quotes by Omar Torrijos Herrera

Control is what gives you privacy.

Quotes by Michael Douglas

Beauty Quotes

If you're religious, it gives you a perspective.

Quotes by Martha Beck

If life gives you limes, make margaritas.

Quotes by Jimmy Buffett

Light is what gives joy to buildings.

Quotes by Jaquelin T. Robertson

Fame gives you a high.

Quotes by Hansika Motwani

Time takes all and gives all.

Quotes by Giordano Bruno

Buildings Quotes

NBC gives comedies a chance to find their legs.

Quotes by Gillian Jacobs

Beauty is whatever gives joy.

Quotes by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Purpose is what gives life a meaning.

Quotes by Charles Henry Parkhurst

Video gives people a voice.

Quotes by Chad Hurley

Home advantage gives you an advantage.

Quotes by Bobby Robson

Chance Quotes

God gives talent. Work transforms talent into genius.

Quotes by Anna Pavlova

Frequently Asked Questions

What pattern do these Gives quotes follow?
Each quote is a short line pairing something unexpected, like failure or despair, with a benefit it provides, such as flavor, courage, privacy, or energy.
Why do people search for gives quotes?
Short, quotable one-liners about what different experiences give us are easy to share and often used as captions or daily reminders.
Is there a quote about what failure gives?
Yes, one quote calls failure "the condiment that gives success its flavor," framing setbacks as necessary seasoning rather than pure loss.
Does any quote connect despair to courage?
Yes, one short quote states plainly that "despair gives courage to a coward," suggesting hardship can push even the fearful into action.
Is there a quote about what love gives someone?
One quote simply says "love gives me the energy," presenting love as a direct source of motivation and drive.

Love and control also appear as sources of energy and privacy, rounding out a short but varied set. Related short-form sayings continue in Chance quotes.