“I have found that kindness is never wasted, even when it is returned with ingratitude.” Defending kindness as valuable in itself rather than dependent on reciprocity. · Letter Generosity Ingratitude Kindness
“I would rather be remembered for one generous action than for a hundred clever sayings.” Valuing kindness above intellectual reputation. · Letter Generosity Kindness Reputation
“The greatest happiness is not to possess, but to give and to feel that one's existence has benefited another.” Defining happiness through generosity and usefulness rather than possession. · Journal Generosity Happiness Service
