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

When the shriveled skin of the ordinary is stuffed out with meaning, it satisfies the senses amazingly.

Salvation and Christ’s love is a gift. You don’t earn it. You’ve got to receive that gift.

The fact is that when you do something from your heart, you leave a heart print.

He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.

How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

What is the appropriate behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each person is clinging to his piece of debris? What’s the proper salutation between people as they pass each other in this flood?

Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.

There was the time I bought three cars in the span of three or four weeks. It was crazy; it wasn’t greedy. It was mine, my girl’s, my mom’s. I got Benzes for my ladies. But I felt crazy. You have to understand I come from a world where we’re very modest. But that’s not greedy. That’s nice, right?

Compliment three people every day.

There are slavish souls who carry their appreciation for favors done them so far that they strangle themselves with the rope of gratitude.

The American people have not become heartless.

To give alms is nothing unless you give thought also.

But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That’s what I strive to do, that’s what I pray to do every day.

From caring comes courage.

We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.

A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.

I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is weary.

The civility which money will purchase, is rarely extended to those who have none.

The most amazing philanthropists are people who are actually making a significant sacrifice.

Getting money is not all a man’s business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.

It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one’s life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than ‚try to be a little kinder.‘

Science is global. Einstein’s equation, E=mc2, has to reach everywhere. Science is a beautiful gift to humanity, we should not distort it. Science does not differentiate between multiple races.

I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.

Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity.

Gold was a gift to Jesus. If it’s good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for me!

We can be thankful to a friend for a few acres, or a little money; and yet for the freedom and command of the whole earth, and for the great benefits of our being, our life, health, and reason, we look upon ourselves as under no obligation.

The United States is not stingy. We are the greatest contributor to international relief efforts in the world.

My mother always wanted to give back.

There is a moral obligation that those who have should give to those who don’t.

Money doesn’t mean anything to me. I’ve made a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account. I give lots away and live simply, mostly out of a suitcase in hotels. We all know that good health is much more important.

I’ve been a huge fan of Chris Martin forever; it’d be awesome to work with him. He’s really kind, and he’s been really encouraging when we’ve met.

There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.

The generous Critic fann’d the Poet’s fire, And taught the world with reason to admire.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.

The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

We hand folks over to God’s mercy, and show none ourselves.

I just received the following wire from my generous Daddy; Dear Jack, Don’t buy a single vote more than is necessary. I’ll be damned if I’m going to pay for a landslide.

If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

I don’t like to beat people down. They need to be lifted up.

When the kids are laughing in the audience, I tear up, I’m so happy I did a nice thing.

We need to show mercy. I mean, because as much mercy as you show people, that’s the mercy you’re going to be receiving.

One of the things I’ve never been accused of is not caring about people.

Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?

To be able to give away riches is mandatory if you wish to possess them. This is the only way that you will be truly rich.

A real Christian is a person who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip.

Encouragement to others is something everyone can give. Somebody needs what you have to give. It may not be your money; it may be your time. It may be your listening ear. It may be your arms to encourage. It may be your smile to uplift. Who knows?

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me. It would be a better world.

A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.

What do you regard as most humane? To spare someone shame.

Live your life while you have it. Life is a splendid gift. There is nothing small in it. Far the greatest things grow by God’s law out of the smallest. But to live your life, you must discipline it.

When people meet me, they say that I’m really kind – contrary to a lot of my music.