A John Updike is a once-in-a-generation phenomenon if that generation is lucky: so comfortable in so many genres the same lively generous intelligence suffusing all he did.

If Copenhagen were a person that person would be generous beautiful elderly but with a flair. A human being that has certain propensities for quarrelling filled with imagination and with appetite for the new and with respect for the old - somebody who takes good care of things and of people.

Kindness and a generous spirit go a long way. And a sense of humor. It's like medicine - very healing.

I've declined every congressional benefit I could decline federal health insurance the retirement program the 403(b) program which I think is overly generous. I've got self-imposed term limits of six terms if I have the privilege to serve that long.

If thou be industrious to procure wealth be generous in the disposal of it. Man never is so happy as when he giveth happiness unto another.

Your successes and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them.

Be happy with what you have and are be generous with both and you won't have to hunt for happiness.

Americans are blessed with great plenty we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty disease war and famine.

He had no failings which were not owing to a noble cause to an ardent generous perhaps an immoderate passion for fame a passion which is the instinct of all great souls.

There never was any heart truly great and generous that was not also tender and compassionate.