charity

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1. charity - Noun

2. Charity - Proper noun

Meaning

Love; universal benevolence; good will.

Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.

Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.

Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.

A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.

Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.

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Beauty grows in you to the extent that love grows, because charity itself is the soul's beauty. Augustine of Hippo

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Paul

In what is necessary, unity; in what is not necessary, liberty and in all things charity. Augustine of Hippo

If charity cost nothing, the world would be full of philanthropists. Jewish Proverb

Charity begins at hame. Scottish Proverb

Charity well regulated begins at home. Spanish Proverb

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