Let him that desires to see others happy, make haste to give while his gift can be enjoyed, and remember that every moment of delay takes away something from the value of his benefaction.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of giving promptly to bring happiness to others.
Samuel Johnson's quote highlights the value of generosity and the urgency of giving. It suggests that one should act quickly to share their blessings with others, as delaying this act diminishes the joy that can be derived from it, both for the giver and the recipient. The essence is that the present moment is precious for spreading happiness, and procrastination can undermine the effectiveness of one's generosity.
In practice
During a charity event, one might say this quote to encourage donations.
To be of no church is dangerous. Religion, of which the rewards are distant, and which is animated only by faith and hope, will glide by degrees out of the mind unless it be invigorated and reimpressed by external ordinances, by stated calls to worship, and the salutary influence of example.
He that reads and grows no wiser seldom suspects his own deficiency, but complains of hard words and obscure sentences, and asks why books are written which cannot be understood.
To let friendship die away by negligence and silence is certainly not wise. It is voluntarily to throw away one of the greatest comforts of the weary pilgrimage.
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No place of grace for those who avoid the Face. No time to rejoice for those who walk among noise and deny the Voice.
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There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.
He always pictured himself a libertarian, which to my way of thinking means "I want the liberty to grow rich and you can have the liberty to starve". It's easy to believe that no one should depend on society for help when you yourself happen not to need such help.
They were still all beautiful and there was still enchantment and wonder, but she had crossed a line and now the fairy tale was green with corruption and evil.
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