Alms Quote by Robert Grosseteste
“Also see how many quarters of corn you will spend in a week in dispensable bread, how much in alms.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Almis, 13th century
Spending resources on trivial food versus charity highlights priorities in consumption.
In simple terms: Choose charity over wasteful food spending.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize helping others over excess.
Themes
charity
economics
moderation
Mood
thoughtful
ethical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- community service
- food planning
Key Concepts
resource allocation
almsgiving
dietary choices
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance modest living with personal nourishment?
- What proportion of income should support charity?
A Different Perspective
Excessive frugality can neglect personal health.
![“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)
