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So both classes, as wishing to make gain from improper sources,

are given to base gain, and all such receivings are Stingy. And

with good reason is Stinginess called the contrary of Liberality:

both because it is a greater evil than Prodigality, and because

men err rather in this direction than in that of the Prodigality

which we have spoken of as properly and completely such.

Let this be considered as what we have to say respecting

Liberality and the contrary vices.

Chapter III.