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“My riches are my family and my foster children. I try to store any material wealth in my hand, not my heart, so that I always feel free to give it away when the opportunity arises.” quote by S. Truett Cathy
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“My riches are my family and my foster children. I try to store any material wealth in my hand, not my heart, so that I always feel free to give it away when the opportunity arises.”

S. Truett Cathy

About This Quote

Source Speech: Chick-fil‑A Founder’s Address, 1995

Family and foster children are true wealth; material possessions are secondary and should be shared freely.

In simple terms: Family is wealth; give away material things.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize relationships over material gain.

Themes

family generosity freedom

Mood

grateful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • charitable work
  • personal finance
  • community service

Key Concepts

philanthropy values attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you shift focus from possessions to people?
  • What does “free to give” mean for you?
A Different Perspective

Material focus can distract from deeper connections.

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