“It is so easy a thing to give—only great men have the courage and courtesy and, yes, the generosity to receive.”

“Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.”

“He who gives only what he would as readily throw away gives without generosity; for the essence of generosity is in self-sacrifice.”

“Of courtesy it is much less
Than courage of heart or holiness
Yet in my walks it seems to me
That the Grace of God is in courtesy.”

“It is certainly a good thing always to forgive with generosity, but it is no doubt just never to forget the wrongs received: they belong to the route that leads to inner maturity.”

“Adversity is never easy to overcome. But without courage and conviction, it is tantamount to giving up before the fight.”

“It is easy to be lenient at other people's expense, and call it generosity of mind.”

“Say no to many good things so you can say yes to a few great things.”

“All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.”

“Why is it that so many men of small stature have more courage than men of size?”