Quotes about Generosity
their success is more important to you than your success
— John Maxwell
When you give of yourself, it benefits you, the organization, and the receiver.
— John Maxwell
Make it your job to put other people on top today.
— John Maxwell
If you wait until you can do everything for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you'll end up not doing anything for anybody.
— John Maxwell
God always gives back to us when we give to Him. He does not promise to give back in kind... But God always gives back in some way. You cannot out-give God.
— John Maxwell
If you don't know how to add to others, then you probably subtract by default.
— John Maxwell
There are five nonnegotiable characteristics that every effective leader must have: a sense of calling, an ability to communicate, creativity in problem solving, generosity, and consistency.
— John Maxwell
Success is more than just power or not violating the rights of others; it is the privilege of contributing to the betterment of others.
— John Maxwell
Jesuit theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said, "The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of one's self to others." Anyone who has unselfishly helped another person knows this to be true.
— John Maxwell
People who give with no strings attached almost always have an abundance mentality. They are generous because they believe that if they give, they will not run out of resources. Pastor and former college professor Henri Nouwen states, "When we refrain from giving, with a scarcity mentality, the little we have will become less. When we give generously, with an abundance mentality, what we give away will multiply.
— John Maxwell
Give first, no matter what your circumstances may be.
— John Maxwell
If you are willing to make success about giving rather than gaining, you will find your life to be greatly rewarding.
— John Maxwell