How to Give
by Seneca, translated by James S. Romm
Selections from On Benefits: giving well, receiving gracefully, gratitude, ingratitude. The ethics of generosity.
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you want to give and receive better.
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Three things you will actually use
- Give freely, quickly, without reminder.
- Receive with gratitude.
- Ingratitude is the worst vice.
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Seneca on giving.
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