When thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth.

When thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth.

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.

The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the
desire of knowledge in excess caused man read more

The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the
desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall; but in charity
there is no excess, neither can angel or man come in danger by
it.

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.

Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.

Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.

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.

Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.

Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.

Meek and lowly, pure and holy,
Chief among the "blessed three."

Meek and lowly, pure and holy,
Chief among the "blessed three."

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.