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Charity begins at home

Possible interpretation: Our first responsibility is to our own family and friends.

Note: charity (noun) = the voluntary giving of money or other help to poor people or people in need

Quick Quiz:

The saying "charity begins at home" suggests that
  1. you should help people in other countries first
  2. your country should help people in other countries first
  3. you should help people close to you first

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