Quote by Benjamin Franklin

A man being sometimes more generous when he has but a little money than when he has plenty, perhaps thro' fear of being thought to have but little.

A man being sometimes more generous when he has but a little

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals might demonstrate more generosity when they have limited financial resources compared to when they have an abundance of wealth. The explanation for this behavior could stem from individuals being afraid of appearing financially restricted, leading them to overcompensate by giving more. In such cases, the fear of judgment or negative perception drives people to display greater generosity when their resources are scarce.

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