A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.
HENRY FIELDING
HENRY FIELDING
Henry Fielding on charity
Henry Fielding88 quotes“A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.”
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ChanakyaChanakya I have nothing else to say other than I wasn’t corrupt, unfair, or greedy. I was smart when it came to making decisions for my company, and I wasn’t greedy. I gave to others in charity and donated money to fund programs. I have nothing else to say.
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