The older I get, the clearer it becomes to me that no one is cheated in this world, unless it's by himself.
Merle ShainIt can be much harder to be on the receiving end of a transaction than to be the one who gets to give. In fact, being given to can mean being taken from. There is a very strong connection between pride and giving, and those who do the giving get to feel that they are worthy, while those who are given to often feel that they are not.
Merle ShainThe act is unjustifiable that either begs for a blessing, or, having succeeded gives no thanksgiving.
Merle Shain