"Oxytocin infusion increases generosity in unilateral monetary transfers by 80 percent [and] increases donations to charity by 50 percent."

-- Paul J. Zak

#Oxytocin Quotes #Generosity Quotes #Brain Quotes

“When you love someone, you say their name different. Like it's safe inside your mouth.”
“Meryl Streep belongs on anybodys list of greats.”
“I'm terrified by speaking in front of people!”
“I want the world to know that Shirley Sherrod is someone who is committed to helping others. I love people, and I love doing things that make a difference.”
“Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long.”

Source : Walker Evans (2004). “Many are Called”, p.202, Yale University Press
“I was really poor for most of my adult life.”
“Ah, Nothing is too late, till the tired heart shall cease to palpitate.”
“She writhed between him and the door and he moved his mouth to her ear, whispering hoarsely, "Abbie, I'm going to take you to that bed and make love to you like you never imagined you'd be made love to again.”

Source : LaVyrle Spencer (1991). “Three Complete Novels”, Wings

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