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Alms Proverbs
A beggar himself, can he afford to have one asking for alms at his door?
Hindi Proverb
He who gives alms to the poor faces heaven.
Filipino Proverb
The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt.
Chinese Proverb
Alms never make poor.
English Proverb
Too much alms, the saint will be suspicious.
Portuguese Proverb
No one ever became poor through giving alms.
Italian Proverb
Giving alms never lessens the purse.
Spanish Proverb
Alms given openly will be rewarded in secret.
Chinese Proverb
A kind speech and forgiveness is better than alms followed by injury.
Arabic Proverb
Better give nothing than stolen alms.
German Proverb
Alms do not decrease, going to church does not hinder.
Swedish Proverb
No one became poor by giving alms.
French Proverb
Too much alms, the saint will be suspicious.
Brazilian Proverb
When thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth.
Romanian Proverb
The little alms are the good alms.
French Proverb
He who asks for alms blushes once; he who refuses, twice.
Turkish Proverb