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Being reproached for giving to an unworthy person, Aristotle said, I did not give it to the man, but to humanity.

Being reproached for giving to an unworthy person, Aristotle

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Aristotle's quote suggests that when he gave to an unworthy person, he did not see it as a personal act, but rather a contribution to the broader concept of humanity. He implies that his purpose was not solely to benefit an individual, but to express his kindness and generosity towards humankind as a whole. In this sense, Aristotle's intention was to stand for the universal values and ideals that embody the essence of being human, rather than focusing solely on the merit of the recipient.

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