Benevolence ( page 80 ).
Questions.
1. What is the original distinction between benevolence and beneficence? 2. In what sense is benevolence now most commonly used? 3. What words are commonly used for benevolence in the original sense? 4. What was the original sense of charity? the present popular sense? 5. What of humanity? generosity? liberality? philanthropy?
Examples.
—— is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands.
The secrets of life are not shown except to —— and likeness.