250403 What I learned in my studies this morning 5

Today's Meditation(s):

Letters on Ethics by Seneca, LXXXI.1 (Graver)

I just love this.

My decision to give should not be contingent on reciprocation. If nothing else, I rob the action of its moral worth it has by subverting it to a desire for praise (or thanks or some other currency).

For me, charity should be abundant and anonymous. Done in someone's honor? Sure. But not my own. There's no need for that.