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.
Harry Potter is about confronting fears, finding inner strength and doing what is right in the face of adversity. Twilight is about how important it is to have a boyfriend.
Your prayers are your light; _x000D_ _x000D_ Your devotion is your strength;_x000D_ _x000D_ Sleep is the enemy of both. _x000D_ _x000D_ Your life is the only opportunity that life can give you._x000D_ _x000D_ If you ignore it, if you waste it,_x000D_ _x000D_ You will only turn to dust.
Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.
Obstacles are our friends: they teach us where we're stuck.
The strongest symptom of wisdom in man is his being sensible of his own follies.
He said that those who have endured some misfortune will always be set apart but that it is just that misfortune which is their gift and which is their strength.
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