Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness, when bequeathed by those who. when alive, would not have contributed.

Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness, wh

Summary

This quote suggests that when people bequeath their money or assets for charitable purposes after they die, it can be seen as an act of selfishness rather than selflessness. The quote implies that these individuals only choose to donate after they are deceased because they would not have willingly contributed while they were alive. Consequently, the act of posthumous giving could be viewed as an attempt to enhance their own reputation or fulfill personal desires, rather than genuinely aiding the causes they support.

By Charles Caleb Colton

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