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“Avarice is the most oppose of all characters to that of God Almighty, whose alone it is to give and not receive.” quote by William Shenstone
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“Avarice is the most oppose of all characters to that of God Almighty, whose alone it is to give and not receive.”

William Shenstone

About This Quote

Source Treat: The Poems of William Shenstone, 1769

Greed opposes divine generosity, focusing on taking rather than giving.

In simple terms: Greed contradicts giving.

Key Takeaway

Practice generosity.

Themes

greed divine generosity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • charitable work
  • personal finance
  • community service
  • leadership

Key Concepts

theology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does greed affect your relationships?
  • Can you identify ways to give without expectation?
A Different Perspective

Giving can be costly and may be exploited.

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