תלמוד בבלי, חגיגה ה.
מוטב דלא יהבת ליה מהשתא דיהבת ליה וכספתיה.
It had been better that you had not given to the poor person, than now that you have given to them publicly and put them to shame.
[Soncino translation. Edited for gender neutrality]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. In what ways is shame a greater hardship than poverty?
2. Why is poverty considered shameful? Do you agree?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)