Famous Proverbs
28 Proverbs about Alms / Page 2
11. Vows made in storms are forgotten in calms.
12. A kind speech and forgiveness is better than alms followed by injury.
13. The gardener had not yet dug out the radish, when the beggar held the alms-bowl in front of him.
14. The gardner had not yet dug out the radish, when the beggar held the alms-bowl in front of him.
15. The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt.
16. No one became poor by giving alms.
17. A beggar himself, can he afford to have one asking for alms at his door?
18. He who asks for alms blushes once; he who refuses, twice.
19. When the alms is too large, even a saint will be suspicious.
20. A soft answer calms the wrath.