Gretchen Rubin Quotes

Should not the giver be thankful that the receiver received? Is not giving a need? Is not receiving, mercy?

We seldom find people ungrateful so long as it is thought we can serve them.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

It could have been me. And just the hope and prayers that, you know, if, if the shoes were switched, that you know, Laci would do the same thing for me.

If someone comes to you and asks for help, and you can help them, you're supposed to help them. Why wouldn't you? You have been put in the position somehow to be able to help this person.

Those of us who are blessed, we owe it to our fellow citizens and folks who we are around to do something special for them.

If you are good to this one and that one, this one and that one will say that you are good. If you are good to everyone, no one will say that you are good.

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.

It shows nobility to be willing to increase your debt to a man to whom you already owe much.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

The first thing a kindness deserves is acceptance, the second, transmission.

In aid, the proper attitude is one omitting gratitude.

You feel touched and honored and alive when you give to someone.

He who cannot give anything away cannot feel anything either.

We secure our friends not by accepting favors but by doing them.

Life is precious and time is a key element. Let's make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own.

There is sublime thieving in all giving. Someone gives us all he has and we are his.

Bobby was one of the few people I had ever known who really wanted to do something for me.

My father always taught me to appreciate what you're fortunate to have and give back to those who need it. No part of our society is more important than the children, especially the ones who need our help.

In so doing, use him as though you loved him.

For in my tradition, as a Jew, I believe that whatever we receive we must share.

When I see other people out there, involved, and really giving their time and effort for the kids, then I don't mind giving my time and effort for the kids as well.

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

I desperately need the love of complete strangers. That's one reason I overtip. I love when skycaps, waiters, and valets are happy to see me.

People really don't have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you.