"Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you."

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"It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not."

- Andre Gide

Love

"“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”"

- Andre Gide

Love

"A caterpillar who seeks to know himself would never become a butterfly."

- Andre Gide

Self-awareness

"It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves – in finding themselves."

- Andre Gide

Personal Growth

"Be faithful to that which exists within yourself."

- Andre Gide

Self-esteem

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"Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone."

- Charles M. Schulz

Generosity

"Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas."

- Dale Evans

Generosity

"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas."

- Peg Bracken

Generosity

"As we give presents at Christmas, we need to recognize that sharing our time and ourselves is such an important part of giving."

- Gordon B. Hinckley

Generosity

"For it is in giving that we receive."

- Francis of Assisi

Generosity