The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation.
CORRIE TEN BOOM
CORRIE TEN BOOM
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Sadness shoots a bullet straight at your heart and love buys you time.
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Tyler Knott GregsonTyler Knott Gregson It’s been a long time since we said goodbye and yet the echoes of it are still ringing in our ears.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki In this wilderness, Mankind is the animal I fear.
Addison SchmittAddison Schmitt We can always walk with them in the rain instead of just lending an umbrella.
Leon MarshLeon Marsh Flowers only wither to bloom again. So shall you break, only to be whole again.
Fareena AliyaFareena Aliya What do you do when the passion burns out? Start another fire.
Jonny OxJonny Ox To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.
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God will not be outdone in generosity.
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Ignatius of LoyolaIgnatius of Loyola God who gives the wound gives the salve.
Miguel de CervantesMiguel de Cervantes Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.
Ignatius of LoyolaIgnatius of Loyola You really have to be satisfied with what you are and accept from life what it still very generously offers you – and notice it, and be glad for it.
Sophia LorenSophia Loren The essence of generosity is letting go. Pain is always a sign that we are holding on to something – usually ourselves.
Pema ChodronPema Chodron Where envy reigns virtue can’t exist, and generosity doesn’t go with meanness.
Miguel de CervantesMiguel de Cervantes There are two classes of human beings in this world: one class seem made to give love, and the other to take it.
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