“Charity sees the need, not the cause.” (German Proverb) Some people have a knack for creating excuses not to give to the needy. The Marshall Plan was one of the bright spots in our nation’s history. BTW, I have a good supply of ethnic proverbs. Tomorrow, I may include more than one. Here are some of your responses: Norwegian, Polish, Irish, Finnish, Danish, English, Scotch, Chinese Japanese, Lebanese, Heinz 57. Let me know your background. ;-) Jack
FROM A PASTOR ON CAPE COD: You need both – people who see the need and the cause.
Charity sees the need and provides people with fish. Those who see the cause will teach them how to fish.
FROM B.S. IN FLORIDA: The Marshall Plan was brilliant. It really proved it's point, no more wars between France and GErmany. It's too bad Mr Marshall or someone of his caliber isn't with us today to help solve some of the senseless fighting going on in our world today.
1 comment:
It is good to see the need—but as soon as the need is addressed, it is folly not to address the cause.
Is it charity when a politician involuntarily "acquires" your money to do their good works?
A philanthropist does good work with their own money. Politicians "play" philanthropy with our money.
Jon Hanson
Norwegian
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