Be just before you're generous.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Justice must be fulfilled before acts of generosity can be truly virtuous.
- In plain terms
- Make sure you are fair before giving extra help.
- What can you take from it?
- Fairness is the foundation of kindness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does generosity need a basis in justice?
- What comes first?
Another view
It delays aid to those in need until obligations are met.
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