benevolence
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Many of Silicon Valley’s most powerful people have whined a lot in recent years about traditional media not being properly understanding of their companies’ brilliance and benevolence.
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
Krusek says what makes the show compelling “is the spirit of the videos, just the sense of joyousness and benevolence that they communicate, and a real sense of reverence for the art and the artists.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
It’s that type of benevolence that fuels Minnesota nice, and what shatters it.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
It’s a kind of moral laundering, where so-called benevolence masks self-interest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
"I understand that,” said Govinda, "but that is just what the Illustrious One called illusion. He preached benevolence, forbearance, sympathy, patience—but not love. He forbade us to bind ourselves to earthly love.”
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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