The friend of all humanity is no friend to me.
—Molière, 1666
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It is more blessed to give than to receive.
—Acts of the Apostles, c. 80I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.
—Maya Angelou, 1993Too many people have decided to do without generosity in order to practice charity.
—Albert Camus, 1956Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
—Alexander Pope, 1738The gratitude is greater than the gift.
—Pierre Corneille, 1641