“What does one person give to another? He gives of himself, of the most precious he has, he gives of his life. This does not necessarily mean that he sacrifices his life for the other—but that he gives him of that which is alive in him; he gives him of his joy, of his interest, of his understanding, of his knowledge, of his humor, of his sadness—of all expressions and manifestations of that which is alive in him. In thus giving of his life, he enriches the other person, he enhances the other's sense of aliveness by enhancing his own sense of aliveness. He does not give in order to receive; giving is in itself exquisite joy. But in giving he cannot help bringing something to life in the other person, and this which is brought to life reflects back to him.”
"Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved."
- Erich Fromm
Love
"Immature love says: ‘I love you because I need you.’ Mature love says: ‘I need you because I love you.’"
- Erich Fromm
Love
"Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved."
- Erich Fromm
Love
"Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says 'I need you because I love you.'"
- Erich Fromm
Love
"Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says 'I need you because I love you."
- Erich Fromm
Love
"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