Theophrastus examines the miserly individual from "summary" of The Characters by Theophrastus
The miserly individual, in all his wretchedness, is a character worthy of examination. He is the epitome of stinginess, holding tightly to his possessions as if they were his very lifeblood. Every coin is counted, every expense scrutinized, as if the mere act of spending would be tantamount to committing a heinous crime. His clothes are worn and threadbare, his meals meagre and tasteless. The miserly individual will go to great lengths to avoid parting with even the smallest amount of money, bargaining fiercely and haggling over the most trivial of purchases.
His relationships are strained, for he views others with suspicion and distrust, convinced that everyone is out to cheat him. He is loath to lend a hand or offer assistance, fearing that he will never be repaid in kind.
The miserly individual's world is small and joyless, devoid of the warmth and generosity that make life worth living. He hoards his wealth like a dragon guards its treasure, unable to see beyond the narrow confines of his own greed.
In the end, it is not wealth that the miserly individual possesses, but poverty of spirit. He is a prisoner of his own avarice, unable to break free from the chains that bind him to his material possessions.
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