A favor well bestowed is almost as great an honor to him who confers it as to him who receives it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Giving a favor honors the giver nearly as much as the receiver.
- In plain terms
- Doing a kind act brings honor to the doer too.
- What can you take from it?
- Generosity benefits the giver socially.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did giving feel rewarding?
- How does generosity affect reputation?
Another view
It assumes the favor is well-received and appropriately judged.
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