And when he began with what was the beginning for him, he followed with what is the end for him, in that it becomes the head of character and becomes the destination of men in every question of knowledge and wealth. He said, presenting it with concern for it, indicating that it is the mending of hearts and the cultivation of character, which are among the greatest objectives in the completion of religion: "And as for the one who asks," meaning the one who is in need, whether due to poverty or otherwise, "do not scold him," meaning do not rebuke him in a humiliating manner. It is known how painful poverty is. Rather, give him, even if it is little, or respond to him with a good response. And likewise, the one who asks [for knowledge].