Benefactors are like workmen, who love their own work, and the exercise of their own powers.

They also have the feeling of nobleness on their side; while the recipient has the less lovable idea of profit.

Finally, activity is more akin to love than recipiency (VII.).

Another question raised for discussion is--'Ought a man to love himself most, or another ?' On the one hand, selfishness is usually condemned as the feature of bad men; on the other hand, the feelings towards self are made the standard of the feelings towards friends.

The solution is given thus.