Quote by Jodi Picoult

Doing the right thing for someone else occasionally means doing something that feels wrong to you.

Doing the right thing for someone else occasionally means do

Summary

This quote emphasizes the often complex and challenging nature of doing what is morally right for others. It acknowledges that in certain situations, our personal feelings or instincts may conflict with the actions that would benefit someone else. It suggests that acting in someone else's best interest sometimes requires us to overlook our own discomfort or disregard our immediate desires, highlighting the selflessness and sacrifice involved in doing what is right for others.

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Right Wrong Self Sacrifice

By Jodi Picoult

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