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Literary
June 28, 1848
The Sumter Banner
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
The article critiques hypocritical individuals who pretend to support benevolent public projects, such as land purchases or public squares, but are motivated solely by self-interest and personal gain.
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PRETENDED BENEVOLENCE.
Some men it is difficult to see through. They pretend to advocate benevolent projects, when self only is at the bottom. We have heard men talk eloquently of purchasing land and privileges for the benefit of their native places, when in fact most of the money expended would come into their own pockets. We have known men advocate laying out public squares and walks near their own dwellings, when if the truth were known, it was not the public good they cared a fig for, but their own convenience: They were fearful that houses would be erected that might cut off their fine prospect and injure their premises.
Such pretended benevolence as that we speak of, is rife at the present day. Many a man would pass himself off as quite a philanthropist, when self only is at the bottom of every thing he does.
Portland Bulletin.
Some men it is difficult to see through. They pretend to advocate benevolent projects, when self only is at the bottom. We have heard men talk eloquently of purchasing land and privileges for the benefit of their native places, when in fact most of the money expended would come into their own pockets. We have known men advocate laying out public squares and walks near their own dwellings, when if the truth were known, it was not the public good they cared a fig for, but their own convenience: They were fearful that houses would be erected that might cut off their fine prospect and injure their premises.
Such pretended benevolence as that we speak of, is rife at the present day. Many a man would pass himself off as quite a philanthropist, when self only is at the bottom of every thing he does.
Portland Bulletin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Pretended Benevolence
Hypocrisy
Self Interest
Philanthropy
Social Critique
Literary Details
Title
Pretended Benevolence.
Subject
Critique Of Hypocritical Benevolence
Key Lines
They Pretend To Advocate Benevolent Projects, When Self Only Is At The Bottom.
We Have Heard Men Talk Eloquently Of Purchasing Land And Privileges For The Benefit Of Their Native Places, When In Fact Most Of The Money Expended Would Come Into Their Own Pockets.
Such Pretended Benevolence As That We Speak Of, Is Rife At The Present Day.
Many A Man Would Pass Himself Off As Quite A Philanthropist, When Self Only Is At The Bottom Of Every Thing He Does.