Quote by Maurice Maeterlinck

An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No reward coming after the event can compare with the sweet reward that went with it.

An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No rewa

Summary

This quote suggests that performing a kind and good act brings its own intrinsic happiness. The joy and satisfaction experienced at the time of doing a selfless act are unmatched by any subsequent reward that may be received. It emphasizes the idea that the act itself, motivated by genuine goodness and compassion, is the true source of happiness, rather than any external recognition or reward that may follow. The quote suggests that the sweetness of knowing that one has made a positive difference surpasses any material or external gratification.

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Happiness

By Maurice Maeterlinck

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