Understanding Magnanimity

St. Thomas Aquinas once called magnanimity the “ornament of all virtues.” Magnanimity, derived from the Latin words “magnus” (great) and “animus” (soul or spirit), is often described as “greatness of spirit” in Catholic teaching. It’s a virtue that calls us to strive for spiritual and moral excellence, to reach for the heights of what God […]

Imagine a world where everyone strived to embody a certain nobility of spirit, a grandeur of character that elevates not just the individual, but all of humanity. This is the essence of magnanimity. But what exactly is this lofty concept? Far from being a relic of ancient philosophy, magnanimity – or “greatness of soul” –

Imagine a world where leaders possess souls as expansive as their visions. That’s the essence of magnanimity in leadership! In this article, we’ll dive deep into the art of magnanimous leadership and how it can revolutionize your approach to guiding others. Learn 10 powerful strategies to cultivate greatness of soul and inspire excellence in your

Magnanimity is a virtue that means “greatness of soul.” It means aspiring to greatness but doing so with humility, with a willingness to suffer and with a willingness to serve. Our culture celebrates both prideful vain ambition and the acceptance of mediocrity. Both of these are flawed. Ambition for the sake of recognition is hollow.