But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first
to shew piety at home, and to read more

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first
to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is
good and acceptable before God.

Something that has always puzzled me all my life is why, when I
am in special need of help, read more

Something that has always puzzled me all my life is why, when I
am in special need of help, the good deed is usually done by
somebody on whom I have no claim.

I want to help you to grow as beautiful as God meant you to be
when he thought of read more

I want to help you to grow as beautiful as God meant you to be
when he thought of you first.

Truths would you teach, or save a sinking land?
All fear, none aid you, and few understand.

Truths would you teach, or save a sinking land?
All fear, none aid you, and few understand.

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.

Self-help must precede help from others. Even for making certain of help from heaven, one has to help oneself.

Self-help must precede help from others. Even for making certain of help from heaven, one has to help oneself.

Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to read more

Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows.

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.

Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.