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... possible to gratify the impulse of the moment by unconsidered gifts without doing great mischief . But it does not follow that we ought not to give . The amateur dabbler in chemistry makes many evil smells , and does no particular good ...
... possible to gratify the impulse of the moment by unconsidered gifts without doing great mischief . But it does not follow that we ought not to give . The amateur dabbler in chemistry makes many evil smells , and does no particular good ...
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... possible for the benevolent to ascertain the truth about those whom they wish to relieve , as long as they act alone . Com- bination and a recognised method of action are necessary before cases can be properly investigated . Of course ...
... possible for the benevolent to ascertain the truth about those whom they wish to relieve , as long as they act alone . Com- bination and a recognised method of action are necessary before cases can be properly investigated . Of course ...
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... possible it should be made . Most people have neither the time , the inclination , nor the experience necessary to ascertain whether the case is deserving of help , whether help is necessary , and from whom it should come , or above all ...
... possible it should be made . Most people have neither the time , the inclination , nor the experience necessary to ascertain whether the case is deserving of help , whether help is necessary , and from whom it should come , or above all ...
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... possible results out of the total charit- able resources of the place . Obviously they will work at great disadvantage if they work singly ; and their power will be vastly increased if they combine . It is true that common action in ...
... possible results out of the total charit- able resources of the place . Obviously they will work at great disadvantage if they work singly ; and their power will be vastly increased if they combine . It is true that common action in ...
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... possible part , of charitable funds ought to be spent on salaries and offices . This question will be considered later . For the present it suffices to say that most of the recommendations contained in this volume will be found ...
... possible part , of charitable funds ought to be spent on salaries and offices . This question will be considered later . For the present it suffices to say that most of the recommendations contained in this volume will be found ...
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