Sentence examples for a generous patron from inspiring English sources

Having a grace and tactfulness of manner notably lacking in older generations of Bachs, he found a generous patron; his compositions, though immature, were in a serious style and largely liturgical.

He was a generous patron of the arts.

He has long been a generous patron of Mr. Gingrich's political career.

Known as "Godmother," she was a generous patron, but her controlling nature often caused conflict with her beneficiaries.

His character as a generous patron of literature has made his name a personification of such activities.

She was a generous Patron of the Garden and was a valued member of the Garden's Horticulture Committee.

She was also an exceedingly generous patron of a wide variety of projects, causes and institutions, not the least of which was The American Scottish Foundation Inc. on the Board of which she served for a number of years, and of which her husband was president.

He was a patient, generous patron of younger writers, especially at the FT in the 1960s.

He was an ardent and generous patron of Buddhism, a promoter of trade, and a friend to neighbouring rulers.

An elegant and sophisticated man, he loved his Sunday afternoon chamber music concerts and was a loyal and generous patron.

For 45 years she was an active member of the executive committee of the American Friends of the Israel Museum and was a committed and generous patron of the arts and education.