Giving, like many great things, is learned only through practice. But then it becomes one of the greatest joys of life.

Carl Hilty (1833–1909), Philosoph

Topics: Service & Love of Neighbour, Money & Possessions

Occasions: For Reflection

Carl Hilty

Carl Hilty (1833–1909) war ein Schweizer Staatsrechtler, Politiker und Laientheologe, der als Professor an der Universität Bern lehrte. Bekannt wurde er durch viel gelesene Schriften wie das Werk „Glück“, in denen er christlichen Glauben mit praktischer Lebensethik verband, während er sich politisch früh für das Frauenstimmrecht einsetzte. Für Bibelleser heute bieten seine pointierten Gedanken zeitlose Impulse zu Gebet, Charakterbildung und Trost im Alltag.

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