On the record44 BC
And so, when men aim to be kind for the sake of winning good-will, the affection they gain from the objects of their gifts is not so great as the hatred they incur from those whom they despoil.
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Cicero
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Editor's note · Context
In his philosophical work on duties, Cicero observes the negative social repercussions of generosity motivated by self-interest at others' expense.
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