When you close your doors against the poor, do you only shut... - Epictetus

This quote is attributed to Epictetus.

"When you close your doors against the poor, do you only shut out the poor? No, you shut in yourself."

Epictetus Kindness

Stoic Philosopher Greek-Roman 50–135

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