The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.
Interpretation
Giving generously brings lasting joy to the giver.
This quote emphasizes the idea that acts of kindness and generosity not only benefit others but also create a lasting sense of fulfillment and joy for the giver. Just as the scent of a rose lingers on the hand that offers it, the positive effects of altruistic behavior remain with those who choose to give rather than take.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of community service.
There is very little moral mixture in the 'Antislavery' feeling of this country. A great deal is abstract philanthropy; part is hatred of slaveholders; a great part is jealousy for white labor, very little is consciousness of wrong done and the wish to right it.
I think that to have known one good, old man-one man, who, through the chances and mischances of a long life, has carried his heart in his hand, like a palm-branch, waving all discords into peace-helps our faith in God, in ourselves, and in each other more than many sermons
Reputation is favorable notoriety as distinguished from fame, which is permanent approval of great deeds and noble thoughts by the best intelligence of mankind.
Never bring the problem solving stage into the decision making stage. Otherwise, you surrender yourself to the problem rather than the solution.
In the space between stimulus (what happens) and how we respond, lies our freedom to choose. Ultimately, this power to choose is what defines us as human beings. We may have limited choices but we can always choose. We can choose our thoughts, emotions, moods, our words, our actions; we can choose our values and live by principles. It is the choice of acting or being acted upon.
I'm proof against that word failure. I've seen behind it. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.
If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.
Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.
No one is as capable of gratitude as one who has escaped the kingdom of night.
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