Mencius
Philosopher
"He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich."
Benevolent quotes
Benevolent
9 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Quentin Smith
Author
"If any spirit created the universe, it is malevolent, not benevolent."
Mortimer Adler
Philosopher, Educator
"Love can be unselfish, in the sense of being benevolent and generous, without being selfless."
Confucius
Philosopher
"What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?"
Mahatma Gandhi
Political Leader
"Freedom received though the efforts of others, however benevolent, cannot be retained when such effort is withdrawn."
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