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They say that gifts persuade even the gods. 

—Euripides, 431 BC

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

—Acts of the Apostles, c. 80

Without virtue, both riches and honor, to me, seem like the passing cloud.

—Confucius, c. 350 BC

I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received.

—Antonio Porchia, 1943

Almsgiving tends to perpetuate poverty; aid does away with it once and for all.

—Eva Perón, 1949

I love everyone now that I have gray hair.

—Polatkin, c. 1855
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