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He who lengthens the life of a poor man has his own life lengthened when his time to die arrives.

Giving is a habit of the heart. It is not a tax deduction.

In my career, I have learned that giving of your services for free gives you a good return on your investment, not just financially but morally. It supplements my personal integrity.

A major gift represents a major commitment on the part of the contributor. That commitment shows up in future gifts and bequests that may be more significant than the capital gift.

Charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything.

Exhaling is necessary to physical health; giving is essential to spiritual health.

The man who leaves money to charity in his will is only giving away what no longer belongs to him.

When some people give their old clothes to charity, they should stay in them.

What is charity? It is silence -- when your words would hurt. It is patience -- when your neighbor is hurt. It is deafness -- when a scandal flows. It is thoughtfulness -- for others' woes. It is promptness -- when duty calls. It is courage -- when misfortune falls.

True charity consists of helping those you have every reason to believe would NOT help you.