John Paul Jones

I profess myself a citizen of the world, totally unfettered by the little, mean distinctions of climate or of country, which diminish the benevolence of the heart and set bounds to philanthropy.

American Soldier

Charles Spurgeon

The exercise of benevolence is joy to loving hearts: the more pain it costs, the more joy it is. Kind actions make us happy, and in such joy we find communion with the great heart of Jesus.

British Clergyman

Joanna Trollope

Oddly my name has been no professional help at all! It seems to have made no difference. I admire him hugely, both for his benevolence and his enormous psychological perception.

English Novelist

John McCarthy

Alas few socialists are either benevolent enough to work hard at these occupations out of benevolence or self-interested enough to work hard at them for money.

American Politician

Adam Smith

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.

Scottish Economist

Baruch Spinoza

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

Dutch Philosopher

Ezra Stiles

A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.

American Clergyman

John Updike

Government is either organized benevolence or organized madness; its peculiar magnitude permits no shading.

American Novelist

Jane Austen

General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be.

British Writer

Ann Plato

To remove ignorance is an important branch of benevolence.

Use 'benevolence' to express a positive feeling; it implies warmth and a heartfelt desire to help others.

Positive Emotion

Associated with actions rather than thoughts; emphasizes doing helpful deeds.

Generous Actions

'Benevolence' suggests voluntary help, not help given from duty or external pressure.

Not Obligation

Often used in academic or formal contexts when discussing philanthropy or charitable acts.

Philanthropic Focus

Use 'benevolence' to refer to material or financial aid provided to support a cause or help someone.

Material Support

'Benevolence' isn't about repaying a debt; it's given freely without expecting something in return.

Not Repayment

Implies sincerity and a true concern for others' welfare, beyond superficial gestures.

Genuine Concern

Suggests a character trait of being inclined to do good, part of someone's nature.

Personal Trait

 suffer from political motive asymmetry. A majority of people in our country today who are politically active believe that they are motivated by love but the other side is motivated by hate. Think about it. Think about it. Most people are walking around saying, "You know, my ideology is based on basic benevolence, I want to help people,

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 Confucius exemplified benevolence and integrity, and through his teaching, became one of China's greatest philosophers. Born to a nobleman but raised in poverty from a very young age following the untimely death of his father, Confucius developed what would become

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