I sit at my table en grand seigneur, And when I have done, throw a crust to the poor; Not only the pleasure, one's self, of good living, But also the pleasure of now and then giving. So pleasant it is to have money, heigh ho! So pleasant it is to have money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker enjoys living well and giving small charities to feel pleasure from both wealth and generosity.
- In plain terms
- I like having money and sharing a little to feel good.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth brings pleasure in giving.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we give?
- Is pleasure a valid motive?
Another view
It frames charity as self-serving.
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