Famous quotes containing the word give:
“Who would not give up wit for power and beauty?”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)
“In considering the ledger equal, understand the greatest gift you have given your parents is the opportunity to raise you. The things a child gets from parents can’t compare to the things a parent gets from raising a child. Only by experiencing this can you understand the degree to which children give meaning to parents’ lives.”
—Frank Pittman (20th century)
“A civilized man is one who will give a serious answer to a serious question. Civilization itself is a certain sane balance of values.”
—Ezra Pound (1885–1972)