I'll help most people with information. That, at least, is free. But for me to give my wealth to a stranger? It's rare. I'm far more likely to give my rare swords to friends that NEED it rather than some stranger who WANTS it. I don't help because I expect them to repay me. Personally, I'd rather give them their help and never hear from them again.
Is it worth it to help a stranger? In what sense? If you're expecting to have them in your debt, don't count on it. If you're expecting their sincere gratitude, don't count on that either. People help people that GENUINELY need help because they want to. Not to rub it in their faces. If you feel better about yourself for helping them, more power to you.
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