If every man took only what was sufficient for his needs, leaving the rest to those in want, there would be no rich and no poor. (Basil of Caesarea)

If every man took only what was sufficient for his needs, leaving the rest to those in want, there would be no rich and no poor.

Basil of Caesarea

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