Now there are three grounds on which people love; of the love of lifeless objects we do not use the word 'friendship'; for it is not mutual love, nor is there a wishing of good to the other (for it would surely be ridiculous to wish wine well; if one wishes anything for it, it is that it may keep, so that one may have it oneself);
Gizakiek maitatzeko arrazoiak hiru izanik, gauza bizigabeekiko estimuari ez zaio adiskidetasuna esaten, ez baitago elkarrekiko estimurik, ezta objektuarentzako ongiaren gogoa ere (ardoarentzako ongia opa izatea, jakina, barregarria bailitzateke, (30) ardoa kontserbatzea nahi ez bada, ardoa edukitzeko);