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Epicurus: A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading…

A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading fertility; it is, therefore, more delightful and more honorable to give than receive.

In today’s wordsA generous person is like a fountain watering the earth and spreading fertility; that's why giving is more delightful and honorable than receiving.

EpicurusCommonly attributed
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From the book Quoted in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers, compiled by Josiah H. Gilbert, 1895

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