Frederick Buechner Quotes

It is more blessed to give than to receive, but then it is also more blessed to be able to do without than to have to have.

Avarice is the most oppose of all characters to that of God Almighty, whose alone it is to give and not receive.

In my life I've learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way makes you evaluate who you are. I think that love is what we're all searching for. I haven't come across anyone who didn't become a better person through love.

Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away.

There is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved.

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.

Taking away from someone else will never make you any better.

Gratitude looks to the past and love to the present. Fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead.

One who has no love in his heart will try to possess everything for himself. One who has love in his heart is ready to sacrifice everything, including his own body, for the benefit of others.

I always sacrifice myself for the love of all my people.

It is more blessed to give than receive; for example, wedding presents.

Give people not only your care, but also your heart.

Day, the champion of the people, the one who can't bear to see those around him suffer on his behalf, who would gladly give his life for those he loves.

The less we have, the more we give. Seems absurd, but it's the logic of love.

Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.

Our humanity comes to its fullest bloom in giving. We become beautiful people when we give whatever we can give: a smile, a handshake, a kiss, an embrace, a word of love, a present, a part of our life...all of our life.

As it is more blessed to receive, so it must be more blessed to receive than to give back.

Forget about getting, simply give; and I guarantee you, you will get much.

We have to end the capitalist system. We have to make love our value. You are rich when you love and you are rich when you are giving away your time and what you have to help other people.

We have so much love to give, and the more that we give, the more we receive.

You can only give away what you have ... If you have love, you can give it. If you don't have it, you don't have it to give.

The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give.... In any case, the giving of love is an education in itself.

It's probably more fulfilling for me to be offering what I offer than it is for the people who receive it.

I'm just appreciative of everything that has happened in my life. I'm overwhelmed, sometimes, by this. When I see where I grew up and the places I've been, it puts a smile on my face because of all the people there I can help. I give them food; I give them money; I try to provide them with a good lifestyle, and do the best I can because that's where I came from. Those are my people.

Don't be a jerk. Try to love everyone. Give more than you take. And do it despite the fact that you only really like about seven out of 500 people.