Quote by St Vincent De Paul
You will find out that Charity is a heavy burden to carry, heavier than the kettle of soup and the full basket. But you will keep your gentleness and your smile. It is not enough to give soup and bread. This the rich can do. You are the servant of the poor, always smiling and good-humored. They are your masters, terribly sensitive and exacting master you will see. And the uglier and the dirtier they will be, the more unjust and insulting, the more love you must give them. It is only for your love alone that the poor will forgive you the bread you give to them.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the challenging nature of charity work and the need for compassion and kindness in serving the poor. It suggests that providing material necessities like food is not enough; one must also maintain a gentle demeanor and a smile. The poor, depicted as sensitive and demanding masters, require love and understanding even in the face of their ugliness and filth. Only through genuine love and care can they forgive the charity worker for their poverty-alleviating offerings.
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