The desire for power in excess caused angels to fall; the desire for knowledge in excess caused man to fall; but in charity there is no excess, neither can man or angels come into danger by it.
Charity Quotes
In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity.
Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.
Do not give, as many rich men do, like a hen that lays her egg and then cackles.
Never before in the history of plutocratic America had any one man purchased by mere money so much social advertising and flattery. No wonder that he felt himself infallible, when Lords temporal and spiritual courted him and hung upon his words. They wanted his money, and flattery alone could wring it from him… He had […]
Be charitable before wealth makes thee covetous.
The highest exercise of charity is charity towards the uncharitable.
Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity.
The greatest comfort of my old age, and that which gives me the greatest satisfaction, is the pleasing remembrance of the many benefits and friendly offices I have done to others.
Did universal charity prevail, earth would be a heaven, and hell a fable.
