“I have been a meek son in the family of book-losers.” Self-deprecating admission of lending and losing many books · Essay, My Books Books Generosity Humour
“To receive a present handsomely and in a right spirit, even when you have none to give in return, is to give one in return.” On the mutual generosity of graceful acceptance · Leigh Hunt’s London Journal (1834) Courtesy Generosity Gift
