'Give,' said the little stream, 'Give, oh give, give, oh give,' As it hurried down the hill. 'I am small, I know, but wherever I go The fields grow greener still.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A small stream believes its giving makes fields greener wherever it flows.
- In plain terms
- Even small contributions make a difference.
- What can you take from it?
- Small acts of giving improve the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small thing can you give today?
- How does giving help you?
Another view
Impact isn't always visible or immediate.
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