David Levithan Quotes

It's not about how big or expensive a present is, it's the thought that is so nice.

I write thank-you notes the minute I throw the wrapping paper away.

A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present.

Anyone who says they don't like to receive a gift is lying.

No, honey. This is for you.

Janies lips part in surprise. She takes it. Feels really strange about opening it in front of him. She wets her lips and examines the box and the ribbon that surounds it. "Thank you." She says softly. "Um..." He clears his throat, "The gift, see is actually inside the box. The box is like an extra bonus gift.It's how we do things here on planet Earth.

I cringe inside when anybody gives me something. I don't know why. I just get embarrassed.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

Well, as I was saying... everyone's so nice to me, usually.

I am in the habit of looking not so much to the nature of a gift as to the spirit in which it is offered.

I know how I like to be treated, so I always start by saying, 'Could you give me a moment of your time, I know you're very busy,' and usually, they will.

This is my present, you know. My present from Mother.

I have a very big family and a lot of friends, and buying presents is one of my favorite things to do.

If you're a guy, you should get girls flowers all the time. They never get old and you can never get them enough. I'm never disappointed when I get flowers. I always thought guys who don't buy women flowers are such fools. All it takes is one. A little goes a long way with flowers.

Nobody has ever gifted me anything.

I like gifts. I like to give them and I like to get them.

I'm big on manners. I'm big on politeness. I'm big on gratitude.

A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

A gift shouldn't feel like homework.

My husband, Howard Stern, is very good at giving gifts.

I treat people throughout the year, my mates with children, every time I see them I give them 40 quid, or I go to Amazon and get them a gift- no one goes without.

When you're going to meet your man's mom and dad, it's always nice to bring them something homemade and from the heart.

A kind word will give more pleasure than a present.

I'm sure I'll find some use for the dress before summer."Kavill nodded, and closed his thick ledger. "Do let me know if it causes anyone to faint-or start a riot."She laughed under her breath, and turned to go, stuffing her hands into her pockets and praying her fingers didn't fall off on the way home."Here," Kavill said, and she turned to find a pair of exquisite dove-gray suede gloves in his hands. "On the house. For many years of loyal patronage." His face bore its usual mask of polite calm and courtesy, but his brown eyes were bright. "And a gift-for a year spent without any gloves at all.

Richard...," Julie said, staring down at the open jewelry case in her hand. Inside was an ornate, heart-shaped locket supported by a gold chain. "It's beautiful. But... why? I mean, what's the occasion?" "No occasion. I just saw it and, well... I liked it. Or rather, I thought of you and knew you should have it.