“Do not give alms promiscuously. Select the unworthy poor and make them happy. To give to the deserving is a duty, but to help the improvident, drinking class is clear generosity, so that the donor has a right to be warmed by a selfish pride and count on a most flattering obituary.” GivingHelpingPoorClassClearDutyPrideDrinkingCharitySelfishGenerositySelectUnworthyDeservingFlatteringDonorsAlmsObituary Book:The America of George Ade, 1866-1944: Fables, Short Stories, Essays Source: The America of George Ade, 1866-1944: Fables, Short Stories, Essays
“Never pretend to have money except when you are in straits. The poor man who pretends to have a bank account betters his credit and takes no risk. But the prosperous individual who counts his money in the street, forthwith will be invited to attend a charity bazaar.” MenIndividualPoorMoneyRiskStreetsAccountsCharityCreditInvitedProsperousPoor ManBank AccountsBazaars Book:The America of George Ade, 1866-1944: Fables, Short Stories, Essays Source: The America of George Ade, 1866-1944: Fables, Short Stories, Essays
