By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
American singer-songwriter Malvina Reynolds believed that love should be so common and plentiful that it’s like a penny — passed back and forth between strangers and always easy to find. In her campy 1955 folk song “Love Is Something (Magic Penny),” the San Francisco native calls on us to show kindness in our daily interactions with others. Referring to love as the true “treasure” of life, Reynolds reminds us that acts of love rarely go wasted. “Hold it tight and you won't have any,” she sings. “Lend it, spend it, and you'll have so many.”
The Best Lyrics To Come Out of the British Invasion
14 Reminders That You’re Loved, for Anyone Who Feels Lonely
15 Quotes for Every Meal of the Day
12 Beautiful Thoughts From Environmentalist Aldo Leopold
Quotes From Award-Winning Books of the 21st Century
The Classics: Quotes From History’s Greatest Poems
Advice From Our Favorite Children’s TV Characters
How To Find Closure, in Quotes
17 Quotes That Capture the Witty Romance of Nora Ephron’s Movies
Quotes From 11 Movies Guaranteed To Make You Feel Good
12 Quotes About Making Big Changes Later in Life