Sir, he throws away his money without thought and without merit. I do not call a tree generous that sheds its fruit at every breeze.

Summary

This quote criticizes the reckless and unwise nature of someone's spending habits. It compares their behavior to a tree that indiscriminately drops its fruit with every passing breeze, suggesting that this person's generosity is unfounded and lacks thoughtful consideration. The analogy implies that true generosity should involve more discernment and a genuine understanding of when and where to allocate resources.

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