The Routledge Book of World Proverbs
Charity and pride have different aims, yet both feed the poor. (Yiddish)
Charity begins at home. (Roman)
Charity covers a multitude of sins. (Yiddish)
Charity does not excuse cheating. (Yiddish)
Charity gives itself rich, covetousness hoards itself poor. (German)
Charity is a plant whose roots are ever green. (Urdu)
Charity seasons riches. (Yiddish)
Charity sees the need, not the cause. (German)
He that feeds upon charity has a cold dinner and no supper. (Turkish)
May your charity increase as much as your wealth. (Native American)
The door of charity is hard to open and hard to shut. (Chinese)
The one who sows charity reaps friendship. (Arabian)
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