Still, if he is a good man, as well as a rich one, let not his riches be a hindrance to his being aided, if only they are not the motive to it; but in conferring favours our decision should depend entirely upon a man's character, not on his wealth.
In his ethical treatise, Cicero advises that assistance should be based solely on a person's character, not their financial status.
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