Be charitable before Wealth makes thee covetous.
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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance giving and saving?
Another view
Wealth can enable more effective charity.
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