"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."

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"Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind."

- Calvin Coolidge

Awareness

"Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country."

- Calvin Coolidge

Belief

"Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country."

- Calvin Coolidge

Belief

"There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no independence quite so important, as living within your means."

- Calvin Coolidge

Balance

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."

- Calvin Coolidge

Compassion

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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

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