Citations about generosity from religious texts 
(in alphabetical order by the name of the religion)

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. --- Christianity

 

Charity belongs to the most honorable nobility of Heaven, and is the quiet home where man should dwell. --- Confucianism

 

The giving of a gift is superior to the acceptance of a gift. --- Hinduism

 

A gift is pure when it is given from the heart...and when nothing is expected in return. --- Hinduism

 

Bouteous is he who gives to the beggar who comes to him in want of food and feeble. --- Hinduism

 

If you give alms publicly, it is well; but it is better to give them secretly. God knows what you do. --- Islam

 

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. --- Judaism

 

Ture charity is practiced in secret. The best type of charity is where the person who gives does not know who receives it; and the person who receives does not know who gave it. --- Judaism

 

In the minds of the generous contentment is produced. --- Sikhism

 

Extend your help without seeking reward. Give to others and do not regret or begrudge your liberality. Those who are thus are good. --- Taoism

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From the book, Oneness: Great Principles Shared by All Religions, by Jeffrey Moses