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Quote by Chen Tianqiao
It is harder to give out money than to take in money.
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Giving money away is presented as more difficult than receiving it. The contrast suggests that parting with what you have requires more effort or reluctance than accepting money coming in. It applies broadly to the challenge of generosity and letting go of personal resources.
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- Tianqiao & Chrissy Chen Institute
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