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Quotations regarding 'Generosity'

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And I don't say that we didn't expect it, but we were pleasantly surprised to see the generosity of their foreign policy; and the generosity of their foreign policy at that moment was expressed through the Marshall Plan.
Gianni Agnelli, Italian Businessman (1921-2003)
I would argue that the next President, either Bush or Gore, should strike a 'national' posture, exhibiting generosity toward the defeated opponent, but proceeding with determination to implement an agenda.
Richard V. Allen, American Public Servant
This generosity that has been offered to the United States says very much about the Venezuelan spirit.
Harry Belafonte, American Musician (1927-  )
When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights.
Omar Bongo, Statesman (1935-  )
There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.
Nathaniel Branden, American Psychologist (1930-  )
It is not possible, given any degree of optimism and generosity in regard to people in general, to set a time limit on creative reflection or a limitation on the number of people involved in the creation.
Earle Brown, American Composer (1926-2002)
Our first Prime Minister saw a country that would be known for its generosity of spirit. And so it is.
Kim Campbell, Canadian Statesman (1947-  )
Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.
Albert Camus, French Philosopher (1913-1960)
Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity.
Albert Camus, French Philosopher (1913-1960)
Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.
Frank Howard Clark, American Writer
The gift that has been given to me says much about our capacity for great compassion and generosity, and I hope it sends an inspiring message to others about the importance of organ donation.
Steven Cojocaru, Canadian Critic (1965-  )
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Confucius, Chinese Philosopher
The sea - this truth must be confessed - has no generosity. No display of manly qualities - courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness - has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power.
Joseph Conrad, Polish Novelist (1857-1924)
Curiosity endows the people who have it with a generosity in argument and a serenity in their own mode of life which springs from their cheerful willingness to let life take the form it will.
Alistair Cooke, American Journalist (1908-2004)
It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.
Jacques Yves Cousteau, French Explorer (1910-1997)
One's performance is often heightened by the brilliance and generosity of other actors.
Cyril Cusack, Irish Actor (1910-1993)
Teetotallers lack the sympathy and generosity of men that drink.
W. H. Davies, Welsh Poet (1871-1940)
Let us try to teach generosity and altruism, because we are born selfish.
Richard Dawkins, English Scientist (1941-  )
Well, as an artist, I think that Elvis's generosity to me he always talked very highly about me, he always spoke very highly about my work and singing and my writing.
Jackie DeShannon, American Musician (1944-  )
At best the family teaches the finest things human beings can learn from one another generosity and love. But it is also, all too often, where we learn nasty things like hate, rage and shame.
Barbara Ehrenreich, American Writer (1941-  )
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