For the phrenological faculty, see Benevolence (Phrenology) Omnibenevolence is sometimes used to describe the property of being perfectly or absolutely good. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...
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Benevolence characterizes the true goodness of the mind and spirit, the unbiased kindness to do good. It confers thought and regard for the welfare of other people, and finds expression in sympathy and kindly gentleness and compassion, with charitableness and kindness. It is the expression of agape love (greek word for unconditional love). Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... For the philosophical concept of goodness see Goodness and value theory. ... It has been suggested that Idiot compassion be merged into this article or section. ... Look up kindness in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Agapē (IPA: or IPA: ) (Gk. ...
The organs of Benevolence and Imitation, however, which are here classed among the superior sentiments, run longitudinally, and corresponding parts are found in the brains of the lower animals.
Benevolence, admirable as it is in its own nature, requires to be directed by Conscientiousness and Intellect, otherwise it produces abuses.
The existence of Benevolence, as an innate sentiment of the human mind, is distinctly recognised by Lord Bacon in one of his Essays.
Henry's chancellor, Cardinal Morton, archbishop of Canterbury, was the traditional author of a method of raising money by benevolences known as "Morton's Fork." If a man lived economically, it was reasoned he was saving money and could afford a present for the king.
In 1615 an attempt to exact a benevolence in Ireland failed, and in 1620 it was decided to demand one for the defence of the Palatinate.
consented to collect a benevolence for the recovery of the Palatinate for Charles Louis, the son of his sister Elizabeth, but no further steps were taken to carry out the project.
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