Quote by Horace Mann

Generosity during life is a very different thing from generosity in the hour of death one proceeds from genuine liberality and benevolence, the other from pride or fear.

Generosity during life is a very different thing from genero

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a significant difference between generosity displayed during one's lifetime and generosity exhibited at the moment of death. Generosity shown during life arises from genuine kindness and compassion, while generosity displayed in the hour of death is often motivated by pride or fear. The quote questions the authenticity and underlying motives behind acts of generosity, emphasizing the importance of genuinely caring for others rather than performing charitable acts as a self-serving gesture.

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By Horace Mann

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