All 5 Uses of
philanthropy
in
Anna Karenina
- The Society of the Little Sisters" (this was a religiously-patriotic, philanthropic institution) "was going splendidly, but with these gentlemen it's impossible to do anything," added Countess Lidia Ivanovna in a tone of ironical submission to destiny.†
Part 1
- And some people said that Madame Stahl had made her social position as a philanthropic, highly religious woman;
Part 2 *philanthropic = helping others -- especially by donating money
- Oh, something in a philanthropic way?†
Part 7
- It's not from philanthropy, it's from the heart.†
Part 7
- "It's impossible to give one's heart to a school or such institutions in general, and I believe that's just why philanthropic institutions always give such poor results."†
Part 7
Definition:
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(philanthropy) helping others -- especially donating money to worthy causes; or an organization that does so