Dave put a lot of thought into picking out the books his dad would like least.

With honesty and a little digging, we have the opportunity to identify our gifts and harness them in the service of our best self—our own unique noble purpose.

Finding beauty in the common is the sign of a gifted mind.

We handed out gifts and care packages, and some of the students went swimming with the kids.

Dare to rise, when all voices behind you say you can’t get there, ignore them and move on… it’s not about the talents and gifts you have; it’s about how wise you optimize them!

Arab states continue to send the Palestinians gifts of extravagant rhetoric and countless Arab League resolutions – but not much cash.

A strong man does not succumb to pressures, he knows that without pressures he will not find pleasures and so he will not be made.

I was discovering that the most precious gift someone can give us is time, because what gives time its value is death.

God ‘ s gifts are meted out according to the taker, not according to the giver.

He’s tremendously talented, he’s really got some rare natural gifts. We felt really strongly about him, and it was more than how talented he was. He sees the field tremendously, he never makes the same...

Children are a gift from God. -Psalm 127:3

The gifts of God that are hidden within us are designed not only for our own needs but also forthe needs of others.

Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.

Time has nothing to do with the gifts that the gods give you; it’s what you do.

Violence can be a gift. Violence belongs to everyone.

oh well, is it hurting anyone? Because if its not and you’ve been given it, I’d as soon stop calling it a thing and start referring to it as a gift.

You are a lamp to give light to people; you must mount the lamp stand and shine bright! Don’t hide your gifts; expose and share them freely!

Never despise the talents you have. It is by them that you will do something that has not yet come into existence until you were born.

Learner, we are all gifted.

Our talents are the gift that God gives to us… What we make of our talents is our gift back to God

Anybody who has had a great treasure has always led a precarious existence.

People think these lobbyists are somehow giving gifts and providing benefits for lawmakers, and that simply isn’t the case. If you simply eliminate the practice, it clears up the question.

An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping the mind smooth and equable in the roughest weather.

We have different forms assigned to us in the school of life, different gifts imparted. All is not attractive that is good. Iron is useful, though it does not sparkle like the diamond. Gold has...

But thy strong Hours indignant work’d their wills,And beat me down and marr’d and wasted me,And tho’ they could not end me, left me maim’dTo dwell in presence of immortal youth,Immortal age beside immortal youth,And...

Should we try to account for all the gifts of life there would be no time for distress and uneasiness.

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” Therefore,...

Somebody should have warned the Trojans. Beware of gifts bearing Greeks.

All you need in life is to know thyself; to live with the knowledge that it’s just life and that’s the way it is. You need a sense of what your life means to you,...

…and I wonder if there is any way to adequately describe the folly that causes us to undo all the great gifts of both Earth and Heaven.

As long as a man has, he must give. And when he has nothing more, he is free. This freedom is far nobler than the former giving, for he no longer gives in accident but...

If a gift has come to you wrapped in obligations and tied tightly with a ribbon of guilt, then it’s not really a gift at all. It’s a manipulation. A gift should be something freely...

Giving presents is one of the most possessive things we do, did you realize that? It’s the way we keep a hold on other people. Plant ourselves in their lives.

The Wizard of Oz teaches us a valuable lesson about what makes a journey meaningful. It is not mere possession, but also awareness of our unique gifts that enables us to put them to use....

The secret is in realizing your internal gifts and then setting them free.

What are the gifts given to we who live Below?””Long life, health, strength, and happiness.””What is the curse of those who live Above?””Short life, illness, weakness, and misery.””Is this fair?””It is fair. It is as...

Ingratitude to God does not rely only on our refusal to give the verbal thanksgiving due to Him, but also recides in our inability to appreciate his gifts and potentials in us by leaving them...

Don’t neglect the gifts in you. Power reserved is function suspended. The day you choose to switch on your passion is the day you will see your dunamis power in you. Be inspired!

Giving does not only preceed receiving; it is the reason for it. It is in giving that we receive.

Be grateful for everything. The good, the bad, the ugly. Our entire life is a precious gift. It’s all part of our path.

The courage to dream, the courage to act.

Don’t be vain because you happen to have talent. You are not responsible for that; it was not of your doing. What you do with your talent is what matters.

Unless it was Cokie, gifts from men weren’t free.

If you’re giving to get, all you’ll receive is disappointment. But if you’re giving to give, all you’ll receive is joy.

The best gifts one can give to someone are not things, the best ones to offer are a little Time, Love, Care and Respect.

It is customary for those who wish to have the most beautiful ones to endeavourer to offer them gifts of those things which they hold most precious in order to win their hearts.

Your uniqueness is the greatest gift you will ever receive in life.

Be aware of the high notes, of the blissful faces and their soft messages, and listen for the silent message of a highly decorated gift.

If you haven’t found yourself yet, it’s difficult to help someone to discover himself. False leaders make more false leaders!

You owe it to yourself to develop the real you out of your own gifts and enlarge your territories on influence. Don’t live in your own shadow. Live in your own you!