Read this statement from Mom & Me & Mom.

I may never be known as a philanthropist, but I certainly want to be known as charitable.

Why does the author most likely use this sentence to describe herself?

A. to show that she judges other people harshly
B. to explain why she donates a lot of money to charity
C. to indicate that she tries to be a kind and forgiving person
D. to emphasize the difference between a rich and a poor person

C. to indicate that she tries to be a kind and forgiving person