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He that distributeth not That which he hath received-- His…

“He that distributeth not That which he hath received-- His food, his drink, his sustenance-- Unto devotee, brahman, beggar, wayfarer-- Such a low man as he, they say, is like Unto a lack of rain.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“He that distributeth not That which he hath received-- His food, his drink, his sustenance-- Unto devotee, brahman, beggar, wayfarer-- Such a low man as he, they say, is like Unto a lack of rain.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Warns that hoarding resources and denying aid to those in need leads to moral and spiritual poverty.

In simple terms: Share what you have.

Key Takeaway

Give generously.

Themes

generosity compassion social responsibility

Mood

reflective ethical

Type

moral inspirational

When to use this quote

  • community aid
  • family support
  • charitable giving

Key Concepts

Buddhist ethics karma

Questions to Reflect On

  • What obligations do we have to share?
  • How does sharing affect personal fulfillment?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic in scarcity contexts.

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