Erich Fromm. The art of love (№ 390694)

The most widespread wrong opinion that to give means to give up something, to be deprived of something, to sacrifice. That's perceived act of giving a man whose character is not developed above the installation on the obtaining, using, accumulation. The man with the "market" psychology is willing to give in exchange for anything. To give, getting nothing in return, it means to him to be cheated...
For the productive character with the installation of productive activities giving has an entirely different meaning. Giving is the highest manifestation of power. In each act of giving I realize his power, his wealth, his power. This experience high viability and force fills me with joy.