In fact, money was less important than the actual fulfillment of the relative's duty. “It is better for a man to avenge his friend than to cry much” – Beowulf firmly states, reiterating the weight attributed to moral responsibilities rather than the attention paid to materialistic possessions. They were highly valued: the treasure earned in battle improved well-being, but it was more of a common factor that united warriors spiritually and allowed them to fully realize their worth.