The case of the man who is overwhelmed by misfortune is different from that of the one who is seeking to better his condition, though he suffers from no actual distress. *62* It will be the duty of charity to incline more to the unfortunate, unless, perchance, they deserve their misfortune.
Discussing the ethics of giving, Cicero distinguishes between different recipients of charity, emphasizing aid for the truly unfortunate.
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