Usually the people who are the most generous are the people who have the least to give. I learned this first hand as a newspaper carrier when I was 12 years old. The biggest tips came from the poorest people.

Keith Haring

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Topic

Generosity Rich vs. poor

Author

Keith Haring

Source

Journals of Keith Haring

Medium

Personal journal

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1986 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Street artist Pop artist Artist

From

United States

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Citation

Haring, Keith. Journal entry. 7 July 1986.

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