20 Gift-Giving Quotes from Famous Authors for Your Christmas Cards
As the festive season approaches, there's a magical joy in finding the perfect words to express love
and warmth on your Christmas cards. In the spirit of giving, we've curated a collection of 30 timeless
gift-giving quotes from renowned authors. These words of wisdom are sure to add a touch of literary
charm to your holiday greetings, making your messages as memorable as the gifts you share.
1. "The manner of giving is worth more than the gift." - Pierre Corneille
2. "It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving." - Mother Teresa
3. "The only gift is a portion of thyself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
4. "Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness
in giving creates love." - Lao Tzu
5. "Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." - Charles M. Schulz
6. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi
7. "The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays." - W.C. Jones
8. "Christmas, my child, is love in action." - Dale Evans
9. "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston S.
Churchill
10. "Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly Merry Christmas." - Peg
Bracken
11. "Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling." - Edna Ferber
12. "Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is, in reality, great if it is given with
affection." - Pindar
13. "It is in giving that we receive." - Francis of Assisi
14. "To give and then not feel that one has given is the very best of all ways of giving." - Max
Beerbohm
15. "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more
beautiful." - Norman Vincent Peale
16. "The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value." - Charles Dudley
Warner
17. "Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." - Winston Churchill
18. "The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, because when you give your time, you
are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back." - Rick Warren
19. "No one has ever become poor by giving." - Anne Frank
20. "Christmas is the day that holds all time together." - Alexander Smith
In the tapestry of holiday traditions, the messages we convey on our Christmas cards weave a thread
of connection and joy. As you pen your greetings, let these insightful gift-giving quotes from
celebrated authors inspire your words, making your wishes resonate with the timeless spirit of
generosity. May your cards be a reflection of the warmth and love that define the true essence of
this festive season.
and warmth on your Christmas cards. In the spirit of giving, we've curated a collection of 30 timeless
gift-giving quotes from renowned authors. These words of wisdom are sure to add a touch of literary
charm to your holiday greetings, making your messages as memorable as the gifts you share.
1. "The manner of giving is worth more than the gift." - Pierre Corneille
2. "It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving." - Mother Teresa
3. "The only gift is a portion of thyself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
4. "Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness
in giving creates love." - Lao Tzu
5. "Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." - Charles M. Schulz
6. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi
7. "The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays." - W.C. Jones
8. "Christmas, my child, is love in action." - Dale Evans
9. "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston S.
Churchill
10. "Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly Merry Christmas." - Peg
Bracken
11. "Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling." - Edna Ferber
12. "Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is, in reality, great if it is given with
affection." - Pindar
13. "It is in giving that we receive." - Francis of Assisi
14. "To give and then not feel that one has given is the very best of all ways of giving." - Max
Beerbohm
15. "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more
beautiful." - Norman Vincent Peale
16. "The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value." - Charles Dudley
Warner
17. "Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." - Winston Churchill
18. "The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, because when you give your time, you
are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back." - Rick Warren
19. "No one has ever become poor by giving." - Anne Frank
20. "Christmas is the day that holds all time together." - Alexander Smith
In the tapestry of holiday traditions, the messages we convey on our Christmas cards weave a thread
of connection and joy. As you pen your greetings, let these insightful gift-giving quotes from
celebrated authors inspire your words, making your wishes resonate with the timeless spirit of
generosity. May your cards be a reflection of the warmth and love that define the true essence of
this festive season.
