Quote by Theodore Parker

The miser, starving his brother's body, starves also his own soul, and at death shall creep out of his great estate of injustice, poor and naked and miserable.

The miser, starving his brother's body, starves also his own

Summary

This quote highlights the detrimental consequences of greed and injustice. It suggests that those who hoard their wealth and refuse to help others not only harm others' well-being but also harm themselves spiritually. By denying assistance to others, they are ultimately neglecting the needs of their own soul. Ultimately, when they pass away, they will be stripped of their ill-gotten wealth and be left impoverished and miserable, emphasizing the futility and emptiness of a life lived in greed and indifference towards others.

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