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“Be Charitable before wealth make thee covetous, and loose not the glory of the Mite.” quote by Thomas Browne
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“Be Charitable before wealth make thee covetous, and loose not the glory of the Mite.”

Thomas Browne

About This Quote

Source Book: Pseudodoxia Epidemica by Thomas Browne, 1646

Caution against letting wealth corrupt generosity and diminish modest achievements.

In simple terms: Don't let riches make you greedy or forget small successes.

Key Takeaway

Stay humble and generous despite wealth.

Themes

generosity wealth humility modesty ethics

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • donations
  • philanthropy
  • personal finance
  • community service

Key Concepts

moral philosophy economics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance wealth and generosity?
  • What small achievements do you cherish?
A Different Perspective

Wealth can still breed selfishness despite good intentions.

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