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He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.
He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.
Charity is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands.
Charity is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands.
Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.
Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.
The highest exercise of charity is charity towards the uncharitable.
The highest exercise of charity is charity towards the uncharitable.
As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled.
As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled.
Charity should begin at home, but should not stay there.
Charity should begin at home, but should not stay there.
Lady, you know no rules of charity,
Which renders good for bad, blessings for curses.
Lady, you know no rules of charity,
Which renders good for bad, blessings for curses.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, read more
Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
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.
