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the joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you

the joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you

John Greenleaf Whittier
Christmas, Famous Inspirational, Giving
John Greenleaf Whittier, “Somehow not only for Christmas”

He is wisest, who only gives, True to himself, the best he can: Who drifting on the winds of praise, The inward monitor obeys. And with the boldness that confuses fear Takes in the crowded sail, and lets his conscience steer.

John Greenleaf Whittier
Fear, Wind, Giving
John Greenleaf Whittier, “The Grave By The Lake”

The Present, the Present is all thou hast For thy sure possessing; Like the patriarch's angel hold it fast Till it gives its blessing.

John Greenleaf Whittier
Angel, Blessing, Giving
John Greenleaf Whittier (1857*). “Poems of John Greenleaf Whittier”, p.94

The Fates are just: they give us but our own; Nemesis ripens what our hands have sown.

John Greenleaf Whittier
Fate, Hands, Giving
John Greenleaf Whittier (1873). “The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier”, p.75

Thanks to Allah, who gives the palm!

John Greenleaf Whittier
Giving, Thanks, Palms
John Greenleaf Whittier (1857*). “Poems of John Greenleaf Whittier”, p.247

God gives quietness at last.

John Greenleaf Whittier
Death, Giving, Lasts

Give lettered pomp to teeth of Time, So "Bonnie Doon" but tarry; Blot out the epic's stately rhyme, But spare his "Highland Mary!"

John Greenleaf Whittier
Time, Epic, Giving
John Greenleaf Whittier (1873). “The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier”, p.187

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