Both Uses of
humane
in
The Idiot
- He would laugh and jeer at me—but you, you judge a man humanely.†
Chpt 2.11 *
- Now, in my opinion, the barrister who put forward this extraordinary plea was probably absolutely convinced that he was stating the most liberal, the most humane, the most enlightened view of the case that could possibly be brought forward in these days.†
Chpt 3.1
Definition:
characterized by kindness -- especially a motivation to reduce suffering of others or of animals