Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

We should often feel ashamed of our best actions if the world could see all the motives which produced them.

We should often feel ashamed of our best actions if the worl

Summary

This quote suggests that even our noblest actions may be tainted if the true intentions behind them were exposed. It reminds us that the evaluation of one's actions should not be solely based on the outcomes, but on the authenticity and purity of the motives behind them. It reminds individuals to be introspective and mindful of their own intentions, encouraging humility and self-reflection in order to maintain integrity and align actions with genuine good will.

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