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Magnanimity (from Latin magnanimitās, from magna "big" + animus "soul, spirit") is the virtue of being great of mind and heart. It encompasses, usually, a refusal to be petty, a willingness to face danger, and actions for noble purposes. Its antithesis is pusillanimity (Latin: pusillanimitās). Although the word magnanimity has a traditional connection to Aristotelian philosophy, it also has its own tradition in English which now causes some confusion.

Magnanimity - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Virtue of being great of mind and heart The magnanimity of Alexander towards the captive Porus . Magnanimity (from Latin magnanimitās , from magna "big" + animus "soul, spirit") is the virtue of being great of mind and heart. It encompasses, usually, a refusal to be petty, a willingness to face danger, and actions for noble purposes. Its antithesis is pusillanimity (Latin: pusillanimitās ). Although the word magnanimity has a traditional connection to Aristotelian philosophy , it also has its own tradition in English

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