Quote by Marya Mannes

In aid, the proper attitude is one omitting gratitude.

In aid, the proper attitude is one omitting gratitude.

Summary

This quote suggests that when it comes to providing assistance or helping others, it is important to avoid expecting gratitude in return. The emphasis is on the act of giving, where the genuine intention should be to support and aid without any expectation of appreciation or acknowledgment. The quote implies that true altruism involves selfless acts of giving that are not driven by the desire for gratitude or recognition, but rather by the pure desire to help others in need.

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