A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

Without virtue, both riches and honor, to me, seem like the passing cloud.

They say that gifts persuade even the gods. 

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.

If you would help another man, you must do so in minute particulars.