Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.

Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.

Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.

Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.

All things are perceived in the light of charity, and hence under the aspect of beauty: for beauty is simply read more

All things are perceived in the light of charity, and hence under the aspect of beauty: for beauty is simply Reality seen with the eyes of love.

Charity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it.

Charity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the
greatest of these is charity.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the
greatest of these is charity.

Charity separates the rich from the poor; aid raises the needy and sets him on the same level with the read more

Charity separates the rich from the poor; aid raises the needy and sets him on the same level with the rich.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the read more

With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us finish the work we are in

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves. for
charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves. for
charity shall cover the multitude of sins.