It's not what you give, it's the way you give it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The intention and manner behind a gift matter more than the gift itself.
- In plain terms
- How you give is more important than what you give.
- What can you take from it?
- Approach giving with sincerity and care.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your delivery affect how help is received?
- What matters more to you, the act or the object?
Another view
Sometimes the practical value of the gift matters most.
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