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Charity begins at home
(redirected from charity)

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Charity begins at home.
Prov. You should take care of family and people close to you before you worry about helping others. I don't think our church should worry so much about a foreign relief fund when there are people in need right here in our city. Charity begins at home. If you really want to make the world a better place, start by being polite to your sister. Charity begins at home.
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Charity begins at home.
something that you say which means you should try to help your family and friends before you help other people You ought to stay in and look after your father. Charity begins at home.
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