—“Again less? And what excuse do you have now?”
The man had been helping a beggar with 1,000 dollars a month for years, asking for nothing in return.
One day, he only gave him 750.
The beggar accepted it, somewhat surprised, but said nothing.
The following month, the envelope contained only 500.
And this time, he didn’t stay quiet:
—“You used to give me a thousand, then 750, and now 500! What’s happening?”
The man sighed.
—“When I started helping you, I was in a good situation. But my daughter started university, and now my son is too. Tuition is expensive, and I had to cut back on expenses.”
The beggar looked at him, annoyed:
—“And how many children do you have?”
—“Four,” replied the man.
And then, the beggar let out a phrase… that left him frozen:
—“Do you expect to pay for all their university… with MY money!?”
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Sometimes, generosity is misinterpreted.
The one who receives forgets that it is a gift… not an obligation.
And what he once appreciated, he now demands.
Never let your kindness become a debt. Because the day you can’t give… they will hold you accountable.