Who said “For it is in giving that we receive.”?

Misattributed

Not St. Francis of Assisi. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundNot by St. Francis of Assisi. Earliest known source: Anonymous French prayer, La Clochette (1912).

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APA

“For it is in giving that we receive.” [Quotation attributed to St. Francis of Assisi]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19712-for-it-is-in-giving-that-we-receive/

MLA

“For it is in giving that we receive.” Attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19712-for-it-is-in-giving-that-we-receive/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“For it is in giving that we receive.” Attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19712-for-it-is-in-giving-that-we-receive/.

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