The rich will do anything for the poor but get off their backs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The rich will help the poor only if it doesn’t burden them.
- In plain terms
- Wealthy aid the poor only when convenient.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect conditional charity from the affluent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates unconditional giving?
- How can we reduce conditional aid?
Another view
Some wealthy individuals act selflessly.
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