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 oth...
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