Quotes about generosity

Generosity in quotes: John Fea

September 13, 2013September 12, 2013

“The events of September 11th have taught me that men and women act heroically when they do what they are called to do. . .… Read More »Generosity in quotes: John Fea

Generosity in quotes: Jamie Wright

September 6, 2013September 5, 2013

“When we approach the world thoughtfully, strategically, with expertise and humility, we can fulfill our mission to love God and love others, we can tend… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Jamie Wright

Generosity in quotes: Daphne Hollinger Fowler

August 30, 2013August 29, 2013

“I see and understand poverty as not simply a lack of things. (Which of course then implies that our response is not as simple as… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Daphne Hollinger Fowler

Generosity in quotes: Michael Gerson

August 23, 2013August 20, 2013

“Parenthood offers many lessons in patience and sacrifice. But ultimately, it is a lesson in humility. The very best thing about your life is a… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Michael Gerson

Generosity in quotes: Barbara Brown Taylor

August 9, 2013August 8, 2013

“We are God’s sharecroppers. We tend the earth and its riches for someone else’s behalf. We are expected to represent God’s interests, being as generous… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Barbara Brown Taylor

Generosity in quotes: Edward Everett Hale

August 2, 2013August 2, 2013

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Edward Everett Hale

Generosity in quotes: David McAllister-Wilson

July 26, 2013August 7, 2013

“The relationship of faith to generosity is the relationship between question and answer, between gift and gratitude, between today and tomorrow in a life of… Read More »Generosity in quotes: David McAllister-Wilson

Generosity in quotes: Dorothy Day

July 19, 2013July 20, 2013

“The sense of futility is one of the greatest evils of the day… People say, “What can one person do? What is the sense of… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Dorothy Day

Generosity in quotes: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

July 12, 2013July 11, 2013

“It is so easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements compared with what we owe to the help of others.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Generosity in quotes: Sarah Kehrberg

July 5, 2013June 29, 2013

“Many books have been written and seminars developed around tithing. There are formulas and strategies. I suggest a simple plan. Write down your income for… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Sarah Kehrberg

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My name is Rebekah Basinger, and I created Generous Matters as a space in which to think out loud about professional and personal topics that matter most to me. On most days, that's fundraising, board governance, leadership, and generosity in all its forms.

It’s been a while since I’ve added anything new, and one of these days I’ll return to regular blogging. Until then, I hope you’ll find the archived posts to still be relevant. Quoting the author of Ecclesiastes, there’s nothing new under the sun. Wisdom ages well.