Of the extremes, prodigality is more curable than illiberality.

The faults of prodigality are, that it must derive supplies from improper sources; that it gives to the wrong objects, and is usually accompanied with intemperance.

Illiberality is incurable: it is confirmed by age, and is more congenial to men generally than prodigality.

Some of the illiberal fall short in giving--those called stingy, close-fisted, and so on; but do not desire what belongs to other people.

Others are excessive in receiving from all sources; such are they that ply disreputable trades (I.).
MAGNIFICENCE [Greek: megaloprepeia] is a grander kind of Liberality; its characteristic is greatness of expenditure, with suitableness to the person, the circumstances, and the purpose.