All 7 Uses of
philanthropy
in
Jane Eyre
- You would, perhaps, think me rude if I inquired in return whether you are a philanthropist?†
p. 154.9philanthropist = someone who helps others -- especially by donating money to worthy causes
- No, young lady, I am not a general philanthropist; but I bear a conscience;" and he pointed to the prominences which are said to indicate that faculty, and which, fortunately for him, were sufficiently conspicuous; giving, indeed, a marked breadth to the upper part of his head: "and, besides, I once had a kind of rude tenderness of heart.†
p. 155.1
- I need it, and I seek it so far, sir, that some true philanthropist will put me in the way of getting work which I can do, and the remuneration for which will keep me, if but in the barest necessaries of life.†
p. 398.4
- I know not whether I am a true philanthropist; yet I am willing to aid you to the utmost of my power in a purpose so honest.†
p. 398.5
- ...he yet did not appear to enjoy that mental serenity, that inward content, which should be the reward of every sincere Christian and practical philanthropist.
p. 404.5 *philanthropist = helping others
- Won in youth to religion, she has cultivated my original qualities thus: —From the minute germ, natural affection, she has developed the overshadowing tree, philanthropy.†
p. 433.2philanthropy = helping others; or an organization that does so
- I believe you, St. John; for I am sure you are incapable of wishing any one ill; but, as I am your kinswoman, I should desire somewhat more of affection than that sort of general philanthropy you extend to mere strangers.†
p. 474.9
Definition:
helping others -- especially donating money to worthy causes; or an organization that does so