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About this quote

What does it mean?
Give to others before wealth makes you greedy.
In plain terms
Be generous before money changes you.
What can you take from it?
Act generously while you still can.

Where it applies

  • wealth accumulation
  • personal finance
  • social responsibility

Putting it to work

  • donate regularly
  • help others
  • avoid excess

Questions to consider

  • How do you balance giving and saving?

Another view

Wealth can enable more effective charity.

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