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The miser, starving his brothers body, starves also his own soul, and at death shall creep out of his great estate of in
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"The miser, starving his brother's body, starves also his own soul, and at death shall creep out of his great estate of injustice, poor and naked and miserable"

- Theodore Parker

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This quote by Theodore Parker is a warning versus greed and selfishness. It recommends that those who are miserly and hoard their wealth are not only denying others of what they require, but they are also depriving themselves of the happiness and satisfaction that comes from assisting others. The quote suggests that at the end of life, the penny pincher will have nothing to show for their life of hoarding and selfishness. They will be bad, naked, and unpleasant, having misused away their wealth and not having done anything to help others. This quote works as a suggestion that real wealth is not measured in product possessions, however in the love and generosity we reveal to others.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Theodore Parker between August 24, 1810 and May 10, 1860. He/she was a famous Theologian from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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