Quote by Mignon McLaughlin
We would all like a reputation for generosity and we'd all like to buy it cheap.
Summary
This quote suggests that everyone desires to be seen as generous and kind-hearted. However, the underlying intention behind this desire is to achieve it with minimum effort or cost. It highlights the idea that people often desire to earn a reputation for their virtues without genuinely embodying them, seeking shortcuts or superficial ways to portray themselves as generous individuals. This quote challenges society's tendency to prioritize appearance over authenticity when it comes to virtues like generosity.
Topics
Reputation
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