For the tourist's brown pennies scattered at the old church door, the ragged papooses jump, and bite the dust.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tourists' pennies scattered at a church door cause ragged children to scramble and fall.
- In plain terms
- Money from visitors leads to children’s hardship.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware unintended consequences of charity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can aid be given responsibly?
- What are the effects of casual donations?
Another view
Not all tourist money harms; context matters.
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