Kitap 7
28
But it is clear that moral friendship is a matter of intention, since even if a man after having received great benefits owing to inability did not repay them, but only repaid as much as he was able, he acts honorably; for even God is content with getting sacrifices in accordance with our ability.
29
But a seller will not be satisfied if a man says he cannot pay more, nor will one who has made a loan.
30
In friendships not based on direct reciprocityDissimilar friendships, where action and reaction are not in the same straight line (Solomon). many causes of recrimination occur, and it is not easy to see what is just; for it is difficult to measure by one given thing relations that are not directly reciprocal.
