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Charity Quote by William Wordsworth

“Give all thou canst; high Heaven rejects the lore of nicely-caluculated less or more.” quote by William Wordsworth
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“Give all thou canst; high Heaven rejects the lore of nicely-caluculated less or more.”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Prelude”, 1799

Excessive calculation is rejected by higher powers; embrace generosity over precise accounting.

In simple terms: Heaven prefers giving over exact measuring.

Key Takeaway

Value generosity over meticulous calculation.

Themes

generosity spirituality humility ethics

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • charitable giving
  • budgeting
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you give without calculating cost?
  • How does precision limit compassion?
A Different Perspective

Over‑analysis can stifle creative generosity.

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