The 8 Levels of Giving

"The 8 Levels of Giving" by Jewish philosopher Maimonides...as shared in Regina Brett's Be the Miracle:  50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible:

8.  Give, but give grudgingly.

7.  Give with a smile, but give less than you should.

6.  Give an adequate amount, but only after asked.

5.  Give before anyone asks.

4.  Give when you don't know the recipient.

3.  Give anonymously so the recipient doesn't know who gave.

2.  Give when giver and receiver are anonymous to each other.

1.  Give time, education, or money so that the receiver becomes self-sufficient.