Benevolent

Famous quotes containing the word benevolent:

    It is clearly better that property should be private, but the use of it common; and the special business of the legislator is to create in men this benevolent disposition.
    Aristotle (384–322 B.C.)

    A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.
    Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)

    In our interactions with people, a benevolent hypocrisy is frequently required—acting as though we do not see through the motives of their actions.
    Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)