Famous Proverbs
28 Proverbs about Alms / Page 2
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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.