Again, with what show of reason could embezzlement of public property be
 charged against a man who bestowed on his fatherland the rewards due to
 himself? And is it not a striking proof of his freedom from avarice that he
 was able to get money from others, whenever he wanted, for the purpose of
 rendering financial assistance to the state or his friends? For had he been in the habit of selling his favours or taking payment for his
 benefactions, no one would have felt that he owed him anything. It is the
 recipient of unbought, gratuitous benefits who is always glad to oblige his
 benefactor in return for the kindness he has received and in acknowledgment
 of the trust reposed in him as a worthy and faithful guardian of a
 favour. Xen.
 Sym. 8.36