There is no one on earth more disgusting and repulsive than he who gives alms. Even as there is no one so miserable as he who accepts them. (Maxim Gorky)

There is no one on earth more disgusting and repulsive than he who gives alms. Even as there is no one so miserable as he who accepts them.

Maxim Gorky

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