Sophie Swetchine Giving Quotations

Old age is not one of the beauties of creation, but it is one of its harmonies. The law of contrasts is one of the laws of beauty. Under the conditions of our climate, shadow gives light its worth; sternness enhances mildness; solemnity, splendor. Varying proportions of size support and subserve one another.

We are rich only through what we give.

He who has never denied himself for the sake of giving has but glanced at the joys of charity.