“The Difference Between Magnificence, Generosity, and Wastefulness

A magnificent person is always generous, but not all generous people are magnificent. Generosity means giving with care. Magnificence, on the other hand, is about spending in a grand way that inspires awe.

A generous person might give money to a local school. This helps buy supplies so students have what they need. This is admirable, but it is not magnificent.

A magnificent person, however, might fund a new school building. It would have an inspiring design and a lasting impact. Their spending is not just helpful—it is extraordinary and fitting for their means.”

-The Nichomachean Ethics - For Everyone, Aristotle, Kindle Edition, pg. 66-67