Sebastian Coe

I do genuinely believe that young people who play sport at a competitive level, sensibly controlled, sensibly organised, that has to be a good thing. It will teach them to win, it will teach them to lose with dignity and magnanimity - all the things you want. It's a pretty good metaphor for life.

British Politician

Robert Toombs

We have not sought this conflict; we have sought too long to avoid it; our forbearance has been construed into weakness, our magnanimity into fear, until the vindication of our manhood, as well as the defence of our rights, is required at our hands.

American Politician

J. William Fulbright

There are many respects in which America, if it can bring itself to act with the magnanimity and the empathy appropriate to its size and power, can be an intelligent example to the world.

Alistair Horne

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1989, Reagan and Thatcher displayed Churchillian magnanimity towards Gorbachev's broken nation. Relations were never better. There was no triumphalism.

British Historian

Saadi

The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.

Iranian Poet

Frederick Law Olmsted

The possession of arbitrary power has always, the world over, tended irresistibly to destroy humane sensibility, magnanimity, and truth.

American Architect

Jim Broadbent

I think we all have a selfish gene which rises to the top, sometimes. But then we're also all capable of a sudden magnanimity.

American Actor

Edmund Burke

Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little minds go ill together.

Irish Statesman

Ambrose Bierce

Amnesty, n. The state's magnanimity to those offenders whom it would be too expensive to punish.

American Journalist

Zachary Taylor

It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe.

American President

Magnanimity involves positive feelings, suggesting warmth and good-heartedness.

Positive Emotion

Acts of magnanimity may not be returned by others, it's about personal virtue.

Not Always Reciprocated

Using magnanimity can indicate someone taking the higher moral stance.

Moral High Ground

Magnanimity often refers to generous acts, like donating or helping without gain.

Act of Giving

Magnanimity can surprise others, as it may come without prior indication.

Unexpected Kindness

Acts of magnanimity can shape how the public sees a person, often positively.

Public Perception

Magnanimity reflects a strong character, especially when facing challenges.

Strength in Adversity

Magnanimity also includes overcoming inner fears, not just physical threats.

Not Just Bravery

Magnanimity can inspire others to act with courage and kindness.

Inspiration to Others

 shirt is not to tattered it's looking a little bit ropey but it's not quite finished just yet the reason my hat is like this is because I very kindly donated my hat to Ralph okay that's why it looks like this it is a function of my extreme magnanimity the