The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.
Miguel De CervantesRead
He that gives quickly gives twice.
Interpretation
Generosity is rewarded by the joy of giving, and those who give freely often find greater fulfillment.
This quote suggests that those who are generous and give without hesitation not only provide assistance to others but also enrich their own lives in the process. Giving quickly indicates a willingness to help and an understanding of the immediate need, thus creating a cycle of kindness that can multiply the positive effects of generosity in the community.
In practice
During a fundraiser, this quote can inspire people to contribute more generously.
The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.
Patience and shuffle the cards.
It's up to brave hearts, sir, to be patient when things are going badly, as well as being happy when they're going well ... For I've heard that what they call fortune is a flighty woman who drinks too much, and, what's more, she's blind, so she can't see what she's doing, and she doesn't know who she's knocking over or who she's raising up.
When the head aches, all the members partake of the pain.
Though Gods attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.
If you are ambitious of climbing up to the difficult, and in a manner inaccessible, summit of the Temple of Fame, your surest way is to leave on one hand the narrow path of Poetry, and follow the narrower track of Knight-Errantry, which in a trice may raise you to an imperial throne.
Amidst the rush of worldly comings and goings, I observe how all endings become beginnings
I'm not interested in celebrity.
I admit that thoughts influence the body.
Why did God create mankind? Because God likes stories.
What really fascinates me is this need that is so strong now that if you read a work of the imagination you instantly have to say, 'Oh, what this really is is so-and-so,' reducing it to a simple formula.
Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.
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