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Generosity (also called largesse) is the virtue of being liberal in giving, often as gifts. [1] Generosity is regarded as a virtue by various world religions and philosophies and is often celebrated in cultural and religious ceremonies .
Dāna (Devanagari: दान, IAST: Dāna) [2] is a Sanskrit and Pali word that connotes the virtue of generosity, charity or giving of alms, in Indian religions and philosophies. [3] [4]: 634–661 In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, dāna is the practice of cultivating generosity.
The Seven Virtues are a set of moral principles that include chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, and humility.
Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, rendering assistance, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology.
It is an institutionalized relationship rooted in generosity, gift exchange, and reciprocity. [2] Historically, hospitality towards foreigners and guests ( Hellenes not of your polis ) was understood as a moral obligation, as well as a political imperative.
Leech's generosity maxim states: "Minimize the expression of beliefs that express or imply benefit to self; maximize the expression of beliefs that express or imply cost to self." Unlike the tact maxim, the maxim of generosity focuses on the speaker, and says that others should be put first instead of the self. For example:
Generosity is the virtue of being liberal in giving. Generosity may also refer to: Generosity: An Enhancement, a 2009 novel by American author Richard Powers. "Generosity", a 2019 sculpture by Mexican artist Dulce Pinzon. "Generosity", a 1988 television episode from Rainbow, a British children's television series.
Generosity, the habit of giving freely without expecting anything in return; Charity (practice), the giving of help to those in need who are not related to the giver; Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World, a book by Bill Clinton; Giving, an album by Colm Ó Snodaigh