Bestowed

Famous quotes containing the word bestowed:

“The sage does not hoard. Having bestowed all he has on others, he has yet more; Having given all he has to others, he is richer still.”
—Lao-Tzu (6th century B.C.)

“He would not anticipate those counsels which are rather bestowed by circumstances on men, than by men on circumstances.”
—Titus Livius (Livy)

“It is impossible to strive for the heroic life. The title of hero is bestowed by the survivors upon the fallen, who themselves know nothing of heroism.”
—Johan Huizinga (1872–1945)