Alms Quote by William Law
“The greatest saint in the world is not he who prays most or fasts most; it is not he who gives alms, or is most eminent for temperance, chastity or justice. It is he who is most thankful to God.”
About This Quote
True gratitude toward God surpasses all religious duties; thankfulness is the highest virtue.
In simple terms: Thankfulness to God is the greatest virtue.
Key Takeaway
Practice gratitude daily.
Themes
gratitude
virtue
spirituality
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- thanksgiving rituals
- community service
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express gratitude beyond rituals?
- What makes you feel truly thankful?
A Different Perspective
Gratitude may be overlooked in ritualistic practice.
![“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)