Quote by Andre Gide

Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.

Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are un

Summary

This quote suggests that true possession is not attained by holding onto things or by coveting them, but instead by the act of giving. It highlights the idea that what you are unable or unwilling to give away actually controls and consumes you. In other words, one can truly possess something by freeing themselves from attachment and generously sharing it with others. By relinquishing the desire to hoard and embracing the act of giving, individuals can break away from the grip of material possessions and experience a sense of fulfillment and true ownership.

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Charity

By Andre Gide

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