Philanthropic humility is necessary if a giver is to do more good than harm, but it is not sufficient - philanthropic prudence is also needed.
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Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.
Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other.
Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.
Forcing people to be generous isn't humanitarian, effective, compassionate or moral. Only acts that are truly voluntary for all concerned can be truly compassionate.
Humility is a necessary veil to all other graces.
Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.
Much corporate giving is charitable in nature rather than philanthropic.
You cannot mandate philanthropy. It has to come from within, and when it does, it is deeply satisfying.
Humility is the gateway into the grace and the favor of God.
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