Alms Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Faust, Part I, 1808
Seeing the beauty in a hand that gives inspires generosity.
In simple terms: Recognize generosity's beauty.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate and emulate giving.
Themes
generosity
beauty
empathy
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- charitable acts
- volunteering
- community support
Key Concepts
humanism
ethical awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice giving opportunities?
- What does a giving hand symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Giving may be limited by personal scarcity.
![“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)
