Adam Grant Quotes

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

I try to be a good person every day. If you didn't like me, there would be something wrong with you, because I really go out and work as hard as I can to help people. I put myself last - always. I'm a giver all the way.

My mom really inspired me. She has always taught me it's not about us, it's about what we can give back.

Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.

You have to be generous if you want to spend your time making someone else dinner. Even if you're charging, you're still giving.

It matters more how one gives than what one gives.

Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless.

We tire of those pleasures we take, but never of those we give.

Nearly every moment of every day, we have the opportunity to give something to someone else - our time, our love, our resources.

There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.

Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.

For the most part, I feel really comfortable with what I've given to the people. I want to give it to them again.

The hand that receives is always lower than the hand that gives.

I love giving. I love sharing.

Generosity of spirit is worthwhile. I've had many requests over the years to attend things, to sing somewhere. I try not to turn things down if I don't have to. The easiest thing is to say you can't manage it, but often it's more rewarding to agree to do something for someone.

There's nothing worse than going out without contributing.

We should give as we would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers.

From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

How much easier is it to be generous than just.

The highest of distinctions is service to others.

Happiness... consists in giving, and in serving others.

Be generous and you can be the best person who ever lived.

You can't beg from people what they're not willing to give you.

For me, I get immense pleasure out of giving. I do what I can. I try and give around 10% of my earnings a year. Some years, I give more, some I give less.