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Quote by Joseph Addison
I have somewhere met with the epitaph on a charitable man which ha

I have somewhere met with the epitaph on a charitable man which has pleased me very much. I cannot recollect the words, but here is the sense of it: What I spent I lost; what I possessed is left to others; what I gave away remains with me. – Joseph Addison

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The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding. – Joseph Addison

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Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. – Joseph Addison

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Sharing is sometimes more demanding than giving. – Mary Catherine Bateson

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From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life. – Arthur Ashe

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With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts. – Joseph Addison

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Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 – Bible

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