Quotes by Benevolence Generosity is only benevolence in practice. Thomas Ken benevolence generosity practice Rare benevolence, the minister of God. Thomas Carlyle benevolence ministers Capital must be propelled by self-interest; it cannot be enticed by benevolence. Walter Bagehot benevolence interest self The lower a man descends in his love, the higher he lifts his life. William Rounseville Alger benevolence his-love men «12