He giveth twice who gives in a trice.
Meaning: Quick generosity prevents the recipient's anxiety and disappointment, making one gift feel like two.
Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.
Translations
- French: Qui tôt donne, deux fois donne (literally: He gives twice who gives in a trice)
- Spanish: Quien da presto, da dos veces (literally: He gives twice who gives in a trice)
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