Quote by Charles Lamb

The greatest pleasure I know, is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident.

The greatest pleasure I know, is to do a good action by stea

Summary

This quote, attributed to Charles Lamb, suggests that one's greatest joy lies in performing acts of kindness or virtue without seeking recognition or praise. The idea of doing a "good action by stealth" implies doing something altruistic secretly or anonymously. The pleasure arises from the unexpected discovery of such actions, as they are "found out by accident." This highlights the intrinsic satisfaction and selflessness derived from performing acts of goodness, emphasizing the belief that true virtue comes from the act itself rather than external recognition or validation.

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Goodness

By Charles Lamb

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