Alms Quote by Frederic Farrar
“The following sentiments are illustrative of the philosophy of the Talmud: "Love peace and pursue it at any cost." ... "Remember it is better to be persecuted than to persecute." ... "Be not prone to anger." ... "He who giveth alms in secret is greater than Moses himself." ... "It is better to utter a short prayer with devotion than a long one without fervor." ... "He who having but one piece of bread in his basket, and says, What shall I eat tomorrow? is a man of little faith."”
About This Quote
Emphasizes peace, humility, charity, sincere prayer, and faith as core moral virtues.
In simple terms: Peace, humility, charity, sincere prayer, faith.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner peace and humility.
Themes
peace
humility
charity
faith
prayer
Mood
calm
inspirational
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- volunteering
- personal meditation
- community service
Key Concepts
ethics
spirituality
Talmudic law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice humility daily?
- What does sincere prayer mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Strict adherence may clash with complex real‑world dilemmas.
![“Give a drink of water as alms to the birds which go forth at morning, and deem that they have a better right than men [to thy charity]. For their race brings not harm upon thee in any wise, when thou fearest it from thine own race.” quote by Al-Maʿarri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/915/al-ma-arri-47224_alms_give-a-drink-of-water-as-alms-to-the-bir_171746.jpg)