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Zsa Zsa GaborI never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back.

—  Zsa Zsa Gabor, 1917-2016, Hungarian-American actress

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Kin HubbardNothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas.

—  Kin Hubbard, 1868-1930, American cartoonist

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Zsa Zsa GaborI don't take gifts from perfect strangers — but then, nobody is perfect.

—  Zsa Zsa Gabor, 1917-2016, Hungarian-American actress

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Dr. Thomas FullerHe that bringeth a present findeth the door open.

—  Dr. Thomas Fuller, 1654-1734,  English physician and adage collector

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Michel de MontaigneThere is no more expensive thing than a free gift.

—  Michel de Montaigne, 1533-1592, French thinker

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MartialWhoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.

—  Martial, 43-104 AD, Roman poet of epigrams

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Thomas à KempisA wise lover values not so much the gift of the lover as the love of the giver.

—  Thomas à Kempis, 1380-1471, German-Dutch priest & author

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Charles DickensHappiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes.

—  Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, British writer

Bill VaughanThe best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other

—  Bill Vaughan, 1915-1977, American journalist

Robert Louis StevensonA friend is a gift you give yourself.

—  Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894, Scottish writer

Franklin P. JonesWhen you get something for nothing, you just haven't been billed for it yet.

—  Franklin P. Jones, 1908-1980, American columnist

Alexandre Dumas, filsFor people who cannot return it, a gift is only priceless if it has no value.

—  Alexandre Dumas, fils, 1824-1895, French writer

Latin Quotes

VirgilBe afraid of the Greeks bearing gifts.

Timeo Danaos et dona ferrentes.

—  Virgil, 70-19 BC, Roman poet

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Ancient Greek

VirgilBe afraid of the Greeks bearing gifts.

Φοβού τους Δαναούς και δώρα φέροντας.

—  Virgil, 70-19 BC, Roman poet

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HomerJust take in peace what gifts the gods will send.

Αλλ' ό γε σιγῇ δώρα θεών έχοι, όττι διδοίεν.

—  Homer, c. 800-750 BC, Ancient Greek Poet ‐ Odyssey XVIII

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EuripidesThe gifts of a bad man bring no good with them.

Κακού ανδρός δώρα όνησιν ουκ έχει.

—  Euripides, 480-406 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian ‐ Medea

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EuripidesIt is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

Πείθειν δώρα και θεούς λόγος.

—  Euripides, 480-406 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian ‐ Medea

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Proverbs

International proverbDon't look a gift horse in the mouth.

—  International proverb

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Movie Quotes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but diamonds are a girl's best friend.

—  from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

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