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“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.”
― Mary Oliver
“May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
tags: benediction, gift, light
“What you are is God's gift to you, what you become is your gift to God.”
― Hans Urs von Balthasar, Prayer
“Tucker: "But she gave me the perfect gift."
Clara: "What?"
Tucker: "You.”
― Cynthia Hand, Unearthly
“Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.”
― Marian Anderson
tags: friendship, gift
“A friend is a gift you give yourself.”
― Robert Louis Stevenson
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.”
― Jim Valvano
“Every problem is a gift - without problems we would not grow.”
― Anthony Robbins
tags: gift, growth, inspirational, problems
“Time, as far as my father was concerned, was a gift you gave to other people.”
― Michelle Obama, Becoming
“Buy a gift for a dog, and you'll be amazed at the way it will dance and swerve its tail, but if don't have anything to offer to it, it won't even recognize your arrival; such are the attributes of fake friends.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson
tags: attraction, bad, bad-people, bait, cheat, cheaters, cheating, corrosive, devil, devilish, dog, dogs, evil, fake-friends, false-colour, fools, gift, hate, haters, hatred, love, michael-bassey-johnson, negative, negative-people, negativity, pretence, pretension, sycophants, trick, trickish, tricky, wolves
“...You can do something extraordinary, and something that a lot of people can't do. And if you have the opportunity to work on your gifts, it seems like a crime not to. I mean, it's just weakness to quit because something becomes too hard...”
― Morgan Matson, Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
tags: encouragement, gift, practice, talent
“A gift.
A gift from a queen who had seen another woman in hell and thought to reach back a hand. With no thought of it ever being returned. A moment of kindness, a tug on a thread.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Tower of Dawn
“A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers - the experience of knowing we always belong.”
― Bell Hooks, All About Love: New Visions
tags: abandonment, belonging, fear, generousity, gift, heart, love, true-love
“If you're waiting until you feel talented enough to make it, you'll never make it.”
― Criss Jami, Healology
tags: action, actor, ambition, athlete, bravery, business, career, concern, confidence, contentment, courage, determination, doubt, dreams, emotions, encouraging, faith, fear, feelings, follow-your-dreams, gift, good-enough, insecurity, inspirational, just-do-it, just-do-something, motivational, musician, passion, perseverance, persistence, pursue-your-dreams, risk, security, skill, success, take-action, talent, worry
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.”
― Jonathan Lockwood Huie
“Even when you’d lost everything you thought there was to lose, somebody came along and gave you something for free.”
― Jenny Valentine, Broken Soup
“The greatest gift you can ever give another person is your own happiness”
― Esther Hicks
tags: gift, happiness, selflessness
“Breath is the finest gift of nature. Be grateful for this wonderful gift.”
― Amit Ray, Beautify your Breath - Beautify your Life
“A promise is a gift and a gift is a symbol of a social relationship. The donor is aware that it creates a link and the recipient identifies it as a mutual bond. A gift, however, is tangible and a promise is not. Eventually, a promise can be expounded as misunderstood, or misheard or it is simply over and done. If misheard, the social bond is to be put into question. If forgotten, it can be reminded but this is embarrassing. If elapsed, it is one of those broken promises that infest countless relationships. ( "Promised me a breeze of freedom" )”
― Erik Pevernagie
“The blood you spill is the blood of kings,” seethed Dunyasha. “You are not fit for such a gift.”
[...]
Inej raised a brow and slowly wiped the blood of kings on her trousers”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom
“I didn't expect to recover from my second operation but since I did, I consider that I'm living on borrowed time. Every day that dawns is a gift to me and I take it in that way. I accept it gratefully without looking beyond it. I completely forget my physical suffering and all the unpleasantness of my present condition and I think only of the joy of seeing the sun rise once more and of being able to work a little bit, even under difficult conditions.”
― Henri Matisse
“There are souls in this world who have the gift of finding joy everywhere, and leaving it behind them when they go.”
― Frederick William Faber
tags: gift, inspirational, joy
“If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.”
― Charles M. Schulz
tags: gift, inspirational, life-lessons
“Being gifted doesn’t mean you’ve been given something. It means, you have something to give.”
― pleasefindthis, I Wrote This For You
“Memory was a curse, yes, he thought, but it was also the greatest gift. Because if you lost memory you lost everything.”
― Anne Rice, Blood And Gold
tags: anne-rice, blood-and-gold, curse, gift, memory, remembering, thorne, vampire-chronicles, vampires
“Love can be a natural endowment, a present, or a gift. If it is not just a donation, it can be a divine talent. Since love is a silver bullet, it can make the unimaginable possible through the power of its inspiration. ("Love as dizzy as a cathedral")”
― Erik Pevernagie
tags: cathedral, divine-talent, dizzy, donation, endowment, gift, inspiration, love, silver-bullet, unimaginable
“Emotion is always multiplied in the art of a person who doesn't really show much emotion. It once expanded deep within his hidden soul, and following the downplay his audience is blown away.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy
“Trauma is hell on earth. Trauma resolved is a gift from the gods.”
― Peter A. Levine
“Forgiveness is the one gift you don't give to others. Rather, it is the gift you give yourself, so you can finally be free.”
― Shannon Alder
tags: forgiveness, freedom, gift, letting-go, moving-on, past
“Link says if a girl says not to get her a birthday present that means get me a birthday present and make sure it’s jewelry.”
― Kami Garcia, Beautiful Creatures
As an expert in literature and the exploration of themes across various genres, I can confidently delve into the concepts embedded in the quotes tagged as "gift." These quotes, drawn from a diverse range of authors, reflect profound insights into the nature of gifts and their significance in human experience.
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Darkness as a Gift (Mary Oliver): In the quote by Mary Oliver, "Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift." Oliver beautifully captures the transformative power of challenges and difficulties. This perspective aligns with the idea that adversity can lead to personal growth and resilience.
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Light in Dark Places (J.R.R. Tolkien): J.R.R. Tolkien, in "May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out," introduces the concept of a gift as a source of hope and guidance during difficult times. The quote suggests that a meaningful gift can serve as a beacon in moments of darkness, providing solace and direction.
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Gifts in the Context of Self-Discovery (Hans Urs von Balthasar): Hans Urs von Balthasar's quote, "What you are is God's gift to you, what you become is your gift to God," delves into the idea of self-discovery and personal development. It implies that one's inherent qualities are a divine gift, and the choices one makes in life become a gift in return.
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Love as the Perfect Gift (Cynthia Hand): The quote by Cynthia Hand, "But she gave me the perfect gift. What? You," explores the idea that love and meaningful relationships can be considered invaluable gifts. This concept emphasizes the emotional and relational aspects of gifting.
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Friendship as a Gift (Marian Anderson and Robert Louis Stevenson): Marian Anderson suggests that everyone possesses a unique gift, even if it is the gift of being a good friend. Robert Louis Stevenson extends this notion by stating, "A friend is a gift you give yourself." Both quotes highlight the significance of friendship and interpersonal connections as valuable gifts.
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Belief as a Gift (Jim Valvano): Jim Valvano's quote, "My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me," underscores the transformative power of belief and support from others as a precious gift.
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Perception of Problems as Gifts for Growth (Anthony Robbins): Anthony Robbins' quote, "Every problem is a gift - without problems, we would not grow," suggests a positive perspective on challenges. It aligns with the idea that difficulties can be opportunities for personal and intellectual development.
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Time as a Gift (Michelle Obama): Michelle Obama's quote, "Time, as far as my father was concerned, was a gift you gave to other people," reflects on the concept of time as a valuable resource and a selfless gift when invested in others.
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Kindness as a Gift (Sarah J. Maas and Bell Hooks): Sarah J. Maas' quote emphasizes a moment of kindness as a selfless gift. Bell Hooks expands on this by stating, "A generous heart is always open," emphasizing the enduring nature of kindness and generosity as gifts in relationships.
These quotes collectively touch on themes of adversity, hope, self-discovery, love, friendship, belief, growth, time, and kindness, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives on the concept of "gift" in literature and life.
