Poor Quote by William Peter Blatty
““WHAT WE GIVE TO THE POOR IS WHAT WE TAKE WITH US WHEN WE DIE.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Exorcist, 1973
We should give to the poor because that generosity is what we carry beyond death.
In simple terms: Give to the poor; it stays with you after death.
Key Takeaway
Be charitable now.
Themes
generosity
mortality
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- charitable donations
- volunteering
- community service
- teaching empathy
Key Concepts
altruism
legacy
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does giving shape your view of legacy?
- What barriers stop you from helping the poor?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic without practical means.
