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Editorial
February 25, 1820
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The editorial praises benevolence as a divine virtue, citing Cicero and Shakespeare, and lauds the charitable response to recent southern fires for honoring the nation's character and strengthening political bonds.
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BENEVOLENCE.
It was remarked by the heathen philosopher Cicero, that man resembles God in nothing so much as in doing good to others. Benevolence is one of those virtues which redeem the human character from the thraldom of sordid selfishness; and is, indeed, as Shakspeare terms it, "like the gentle dew from Heaven," refreshing and cheering the kindred virtues of the heart, while it diffuses life and fertility over the "place beneath."
With these views, it is gratifying to observe the active operation of that charity, which the recent fires at the south have called into exercise. The prompt and liberal relief which has been contributed from every quarter, is honourable to our national character, and must tend to strengthen the bonds of our political union, by adding those ties of grateful recollection, which are not, like those of interest, liable to be severed by accidental occurrences.
It was remarked by the heathen philosopher Cicero, that man resembles God in nothing so much as in doing good to others. Benevolence is one of those virtues which redeem the human character from the thraldom of sordid selfishness; and is, indeed, as Shakspeare terms it, "like the gentle dew from Heaven," refreshing and cheering the kindred virtues of the heart, while it diffuses life and fertility over the "place beneath."
With these views, it is gratifying to observe the active operation of that charity, which the recent fires at the south have called into exercise. The prompt and liberal relief which has been contributed from every quarter, is honourable to our national character, and must tend to strengthen the bonds of our political union, by adding those ties of grateful recollection, which are not, like those of interest, liable to be severed by accidental occurrences.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Benevolence
Charity
Southern Fires
National Character
Political Union
What entities or persons were involved?
Cicero
Shakspeare
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise Of Benevolence And Charity Response To Southern Fires
Stance / Tone
Positive And Gratifying
Key Figures
Cicero
Shakspeare
Key Arguments
Man Resembles God In Doing Good To Others
Benevolence Redeems Human Character From Selfishness
Benevolence Refreshes Kindred Virtues And Diffuses Life
Recent Fires At The South Have Elicited Active Charity
Prompt And Liberal Relief From Every Quarter Honors National Character
Charity Strengthens Political Union Through Grateful Ties