Quotes about Charity

This is to assuage our conscience, darling," she would explain to Blanca. "But it doesn't help the poor.

Charity is the perfection and ornament of religion.

A little help is worth a great deal of pity.

Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving.

I was hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: I was naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity.

Charity begins at home, and usually stays there.

Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.

Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven.

Set about doing good to somebody. Put on your hat and go and visit the sick and poor of your neighborhood; inquire into their circumstances and minister to their wants. Seek out the desolate and afflicted and oppressed ... I have often tried this method, and have always found it the best medicine for a heavy heart.

You may have heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There's another day you might want to know about: Giving Tuesday. The idea is pretty straightforward. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, shoppers take a break from their gift-buying and donate what they can to charity.

I want you to find the poor here, right in your own home first. And begin love there. Be that good news to your own people.