For the government, this consultation was an act of generosity by a state that was open to constructive suggestions.

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Reaching out in an act of generosity makes you feel better and moves you away from your stress and toward your productivity.

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Leaving aside the mistaken idea that immigration is purely an act of generosity (start with this excellent Economist article for example), is it actually true that we do better than anyone else?

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The day he appeared in court, the Times reported that he had transferred ownership of his estate at Knossos, including his vineyards and the Villa Ariadne, to the Athens-based British archaeological institute: an unexpected act of generosity that Mr MacGillivray argues was intended to save his reputation.

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There are tons of examples of companies who have exhibited an extreme one-off act of kindness or generosity.

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