“Charity should be self-sustainable.”

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Interview with Forbes Magazine (2009)
Context: Charity should be self-sustainable. That is, it should create more wealth rather than perpetuating the cycle of poverty and dependence. In this sense, the best form of charity would be providing quality education for children and more importantly, building a good character in them.

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