Quarles, Francis -- Enchyridion, Cent. 3, cap. 38

Dave — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 23:28:50 +0000

In giving of thy alms, inquire not so much into the person, as his necessity. God looks not so much upon the merits of him that requires, as into the manner of him that relieves; if the man deserve not, thou hast given it to humanity.

Francis Quarles (1592–1644) English poet
Enchyridion, Cent. 3, cap. 38
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Quarles, Francis -- Enchyridion, Cent. 3, cap. 38