And so all moralists are united upon the principle that it is necessary to give certain benefits openly, others without witnesses — openly, those that it is glorious to obtain, such as military decorations or official honors and any other distinction that becomes more attractive by reason of publicity; on the other hand, those that do not give promotion or prestige, yet come to the rescue of bodily infirmity, of poverty, of disgrace — these should be given quietly, so that they will be known only to those who receive the benefit.