I once wrote that Hope is more despised than Chastity, that if you're not cynical and disdainful, you're not hip and modern. But there's a virtue that seems even less in vogue than Hope, and that is Magnanimity. What is Magnanimity? Well, even Wikipedia gets it right ... Magnanimity (derived from the Latin roots magn- great, and animus , mind, literally means greatly generous [my note: no, its etymology means great of spirit or great of soul ]) is the virtue of being great of mind and heart. It encompasses, usually, a refusal to be petty, a willingness to face danger, and actions for noble purposes. Its antithesis is pusillanimity . Now pusillanimity is what I would call low-balling, or flying under the radar. It's living your life as many men (and women) do, and as I did before my conversion, seeking cheap casual sex, easy money without hard work, comfort, and the means to satisfy your desires without getting noticed and without getting hurt. It is a kin...
Godot has finally arrived - but he's a multi-level marketing salesman and you can't get him to shut up.