Charity
In Istanbul, you can still find ancient stone pillars, each slightly taller than a person. These are the enigmatic remnants of an old Ottoman tradition known as the sadaka taşı, or charity stone. People would leave coins in the bowl-shaped tops of these columns for those in need to pick up. And since both would have to reach up above their heads to deposit or collect the coins, no one could tell whether an individual was giving or taking. I like that. Wherever possible, charity should be an anonymous act of generosity that protects the dignity of the receiver.
— Wayne Visser
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