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“Betterment does for others; development enables others to do for themselves. Betterment improves conditions; development strengthens capacity. Betterment gives a man a fish; development teaches a man how to fish.” pg.39
“If we are to rightly care for those in need, the responsibility lies with those with the resources to create systems of exchange built on interdependency rather then dependency. Though our hearts have compelled us to begin with compassionate betterment activities, we must engage our minds to move toward development.” pg.51
“We get out of the business of giving away. We start using our heads as well as our hearts to build value into people and relationships-value realized only when authentic exchange occurs.” pg.51
“Compassion, Justice and the Christian Life” by Robert Lupton
