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Again, pleasure is derived from the actual working out of a

present action, from the anticipation of a future one, and from

the recollection of a past one: but the highest pleasure and

special object of affection is that which attends on the actual

working. Now the benefactor's work abides (for the honourable is

enduring), but the advantage of him who has received the kindness

passes away.

Again, there is pleasure in recollecting honourable actions, but

in recollecting advantageous ones there is none at all or much

less (by the way though, the contrary is true of the expectation

of advantage).

Further, the entertaining the feeling of Friendship is like

acting on another; but being the object of the feeling is like

being acted upon.

So then, entertaining the sentiment of Friendship, and all

feelings connected with it, attend on those who, in the given

case of a benefaction, are the superior party.