To give in order to receive is not to give, but to beg.

The hand which gives is far better than the one which receives.

There is no harm in reminding your relatives and friends that it is better to give than to receive.

He who knows how to beg can always leave his money at home.

Say nothing when you are giving -- only say something when you are receiving.

If you don’t open the door to him who begs your alms, one day you will have to open it to the physician.