"If someone is actually a tired, lonely old man, and if perhaps he is neglected by his own family (...), then someone wants to take into his heart someone who is charmed by his wonderful generosity. (...) That is much more interesting. One can feel so much greater... a benevolent ruler! The recipient of the benefit will be charmed, and it feels good to the giver.
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Agatha ChristieAll Translations
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If someone is actually a tired, lonely old man, and if perhaps he is neglected by his own family (...), then someone wants to take into his heart someone who is charmed by his wonderful generosity. (...) That is much more interesting. One can feel so much greater... a benevolent ruler! The recipient of the benefit will be charmed, and it feels good to the giver.
""Ha valaki valójában fáradt, magányos öregember, és ha talán a saját családja elhanyagolja (...), akkor valaki olyat akar a szívébe fogadni, akit elbűvöl az ő csodálatos nagylelkűsége. (...) Az sokkal érdekesebb. Az ember annyival nagyobbnak érezheti magát... jótékony uralkodónak! Az, aki a jótéteményt kapja, el lesz bűvölve, és ez jó érzés annak, aki ad."