The incident is just one of many that reflect Verdi’s quiet philanthropy. He was not only a man of towering talent, but one who carried the concerns of the poor with him, even in places of luxury and privilege.
Two meals costing a few dollars plus $100 changed her life. Charity isn’t about giving away something you don’t need; it’s about giving away something you need to someone who needs it more. True poverty is the poverty of humanity and attitudes
Seeing what was happening, my dad reached into his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill, and dropped it on the ground. We weren’t rich by any means. My father bent down, picked up the $20 bill, tapped the man on the shoulder, and said, ‘Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket.’
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, ‘I love you, but I know this other woman loves you too and would love to spend some time with you.’ The other woman that my wife […]
A lady is asking: How much do you sell your eggs? The old salesman answers: 0.50 cent per egg, lady The Lady Says: ‘I take 6 eggs for 2.50 euros or I leave.’ The old salesman answers her: ‘Buy at the price you want, ma’am. This is a […]
A poorly dressed man asked for a ‘Suspended’ coffee in a cafe. I was very surprised when I learned what this meant! A few years ago, I sat with a friend in a small cozy cafe near the famous city of Venice. While we were enjoying incredibly delicious […]
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