He marvelled that anyone should make money by the profession of virtue, and should not reflect that his highest reward would be the gain of a good friend.
Father of Western philosophy
From Xenophon's Memorabilia, I.2.7, criticizing Sophists for charging fees.
Early 4th century BC
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