Ammianus Marcellinus Res Gestae 25.4.15

[15] There are many undoubted tokens of his generosity. Among these are his very light imposition of tribute, his remission of the crown-money, ¹ the cancellation of many debts made great by long standing, ² the impartial treatment of disputes between the privy purse and private persons, the restoration of the revenues from taxes to various states along with their lands, except such as previous high officials ³ had alienated by a kind of legal sale; furthermore, that he was never eager to increase his wealth, which he thought was better secured in the hands of its possessors; and he often remarked that Alexander the Great, when asked where his treasures were, gave the kindly answer, in the hands of my friends.