Brother Quote by Edward Abbey
“Preacher to me: 'A dollar for the Lord, brother?' Me to preacher: 'That's all right, I'm headed his way. I'll give it to him when I see him.'”
About This Quote
A dialogue where a preacher asks for a donation and the speaker defers payment until seeing the preacher again.
In simple terms: He promises to pay later after meeting the preacher.
Key Takeaway
Delay payment until personal encounter.
Themes
faith
trust
transaction
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- charity
- religious outreach
- informal agreements
Key Concepts
deferred payment
personal encounter
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of promising payment later?
- How does personal contact affect generosity?
A Different Perspective
Deferring payment may strain trust or appear unreliable.
