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Magnanimity vs Compassion - What's the difference?

magnanimity | compassion |

As nouns the difference between magnanimity and compassion

is that magnanimity is the quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul while compassion is deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

As a verb compassion is

to pity.

magnanimity

English

(wikipedia magnanimity)

Noun

  • The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.
  • That quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects.
    • (Webster 1913)

    Related terms

    * magnanimous

    compassion

    English

    Noun

  • Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it
  • * 1849 , Robert Leighton (Archbishop of Glasgow), A practical commentary upon the first Epistle of St. Peter (page 47)
    • Oh! the unspeakable privilege to have Him for our Father, who is the Father of mercies and compassions , and those not barren, fruitless pityings, for He is withal the God of all consolations.

    Synonyms

    * empathy, pity, ruth, tenderheartedness, sorrow * kindness, heart, mercy

    Derived terms

    * compassionate * compassion fatigue

    Related terms

    * compatible

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To pity.
  • * 1607 , , IV. i. 124:
    • O heavens, can you hear a good man groan / And not relent, or not compassion him?

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