“It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding; and to the open-handed the search for one who shall receive is joy greater than giving.”
“To give love to one who needs it is a far greater pleasure than to receive it.”
“To receive everything, one must open one’s hands and give.”
“Good fortune opens the hand as well as the heart wonderfully; and to give somewhat when we have largely received, but to afford a vent to the unusual ebullition of the sensations.”
“In my opinion, giving a kiss is a much better prize than receiving one.”
“In Battle, as in charity, it is better to give than to receive.”