Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Giving alms is only a virtuous deed when you give money that you yourself worked to get.

Giving alms is only a virtuous deed when you give money that

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of personal effort and work in acts of giving. It suggests that giving alms, or contributing money to those in need, is a virtuous action only when the resources being donated have been earned through one's own efforts. In other words, when individuals contribute their hard-earned money, it adds value to the act of giving. This perspective underscores the idea that genuine virtue lies not only in the act itself but also in the intention and personal sacrifice involved in obtaining the funds being given.

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