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Whether anonymous giving is more virtuous than public generosity

I have been anonymous for twenty years of giving but I wonder if speaking up about my donations could inspire others and whether staying quiet is actually selfish.

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The private philanthropist questions whether their preference for anonymity serves genuine humility or avoids the vulnerability of public commitment.

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