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Charity sees the need, not the cause.
Charity sees the need, not the cause.
Let them learn first to show pity at home.
Let them learn first to show pity at home.
Only great souls know the grandeur there is in charity.
Only great souls know the grandeur there is in charity.
Be good, be kind, be humane, and charitable; love your fellows; console the afflicted; pardon those who have done you read more
Be good, be kind, be humane, and charitable; love your fellows; console the afflicted; pardon those who have done you wrong.
Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much.
Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much.
Prayer carries us half way to God, fasting brings us to the door of His palace, and alms-giving procures us read more
Prayer carries us half way to God, fasting brings us to the door of His palace, and alms-giving procures us admission.
Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.
Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.
Having leveled my palace, don't erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a read more
Having leveled my palace, don't erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a home.
Charity and treating begin at home.
Charity and treating begin at home.