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What the Fathers say

1 Samuel 20:12

Western Saints

Ambrose of Milan

But good will also goes together with generosity, for generosity really starts from it, seeing that the habit of giving comes after the desire to give. But generosity may be distinguished from good will. For where generosity is lacking, there good may abide—the parent, as it were, of all in common, uniting and binding friendships together. It is faithful in counsel, joyful in times of prosperity, and in times of sorrow sad. …

On the Duties of the Clergy 1.32.167 ↗