Gifts

Quotations about Gifts

Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Gifts

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about gifts. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about gifts, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of gifts that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"Your children need your presence more than your presents." Jesse Jackson (American politician, 1941-)

"Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." Garth Brooks (American singer, 1962-)

"Gifts must affect the receiver to the point of shock." Walter Benjamin (German philosopher and critic, 1892-1940)

Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are *excessive.*cheap.*pre-determined.* Antisthenes (Greek philosopher, 445-365 BC)

*Memories*Diamonds*Drugs* are the best gifts of all. Gloria Gaither (American author, 1942-)

"The best gift you can give yourself is the gift of possibility." Paul Newman (American actor, 1925-2008)

"The best gift you can give is a hug: one size fits all and no one ever minds if you return it." Marge Piercy (American author, 1936-)

"Expressing gratitude to others is a gift to them. Experiencing gratitude is a gift to yourself." Michael Josephson (American law professor, 1942-)

A wonderful gift may not be wrapped *as you expect.*very well.*at all.* Jonathan Lockwood Huie (American writer, 1910-1986)

"The best gifts come from the heart, not the store." Sarah Dessen (American novelist, 1970-)

Don't wait until people are dead to give them *flowers.*your phone number.*a black eye.* Sean Covey (American businessman, 1964-)

"Time, as far as my father was concerned, was a gift you gave to other people." Michelle Obama (first lady of the United States, 1964-)

"At the deepest level, there is no giver, no gift, and no recipient... only the universe rearranging itself." Jon Kabat-Zinn (American medical professor, 1944-)

"How do you tell the difference between men's real gifts and their guilt gifts? Guilt gifts are nicer." Anon

"I like it when you forget to give me presents. It makes me feel like we're married." Abe Burrows (American librettist, 1910-85)

"Ever since Eve gave Adam the apple, there has been a misunderstanding between the sexes about gifts." Nan Robertson (American journalist, 1926-2009)

"From my experience of life, I believe my personal motto should be 'Beware of men bearing flowers.'" Muriel Spark (British novelist, 1918-2006)

What do you give to the man who's *had everyone?*got everything?*never there?* Alana Stewart (American actress, 1945-) talking about ex-husband Rod Stewart

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Gifts

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to gifts. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

Hilarious Gift Fails: When Presents Go Wrong
- Share amusing stories of gift-giving mishaps, from funny mix-ups to unexpected reactions, highlighting the humor in well-intentioned but misguided presents.
Weird and Wacky Gifts: The Strangest Presents Ever Given
- Highlight some of the weirdest and most bizarre gifts people have received, showcasing the creativity and humor in unusual present choices.
Funny Re-Gifting Stories: When Gifts Find New Homes
- Explore humorous anecdotes about re-gifting, emphasizing the funny and sometimes awkward situations that arise when gifts are given a second chance.

Serious Themes:

The Art of Thoughtful Giving: Choosing Meaningful Gifts
- Discuss the importance of choosing thoughtful and meaningful gifts, emphasizing how they reflect the giver's appreciation and understanding of the recipient.
Cultural Significance of Gifts: Traditions Around the World
- Address the cultural significance of gift-giving in various traditions around the world, highlighting how different cultures celebrate and exchange presents.
The Psychology of Gift-Giving: Understanding the Impact on Relationships
- Explore the psychological aspects of gift-giving, discussing how it can strengthen relationships, convey emotions, and create lasting memories.

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