Quote by Blaise Pascal

Ugly deeds are most estimable when hidden.

Ugly deeds are most estimable when hidden.

Summary

This quote suggests that acts of great moral worth or virtue are often done discreetly or secretly. It implies that when we perform righteous deeds without seeking recognition or reward, when nobody knows about them, they hold the most value and should be admired. It challenges the notion that good deeds must be displayed publicly, highlighting the quiet integrity of hidden actions. This quote encourages humble and selfless acts, emphasizing that true honorable actions are done with pure intentions rather than for show.

Topics

Goodness

By Blaise Pascal

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

People are never more insecure than when they become obsesse

People are never more insecure than when they become obsessed with their fears at the expense of their dreams.

Dreams

The first responsibility of the Muslim is as teacher. That i

The first responsibility of the Muslim is as teacher. That is his job, to teach. His first school, his first classroom is within the household. His first student is himself. He masters himself and then he begins to convey the knowledge that he has acquired to the family. The people who are closest to him.

Family

Ask yourself these three questions, Tatiana Metanova, and yo

Ask yourself these three questions, Tatiana Metanova, and you will know who you are. Ask: What do believe in? What do you hope for? What do you love?

Paullina Simons

Hope Inspirational

A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surpri

A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.

Questions

Politics is a highly tribal business.

Politics is a highly tribal business.

Politics

We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements

We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.

Technology Science

I have a message from the Tea Party, a message that is loud

I have a message from the Tea Party, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We've come to take our government back.

Government

True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It i

True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without violent demonstrations: it is seen with white hairs and is always young in the heart.

Honore de Balzac

Life is too short to waste The critic bite or cynic bark, Qu

Life is too short to waste The critic bite or cynic bark, Quarrel, or reprimand; 'Twill soon be dark; Up! mind thine own aim, and God speed the mark!

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Life Mind Speed

Yet in the most mean, cowardly, hypocritical way the British

Yet in the most mean, cowardly, hypocritical way the British ruling class did all they could to hand Spain over to Franco and the Nazis. Why? Because they were pro-Fascist, was the obvious answer.

British Class Fascism Nazis Spain Anti Fascism Franco

In a thousand different ways, we are taught to think small.

In a thousand different ways, we are taught to think small. We are taught to think we canâ€™t change the status quo. That does not have to be.

For tho' I know he loves me, To-night my heart is sad; His k

For tho' I know he loves me, To-night my heart is sad; His kiss was not so wonderful As all the dreams I had.

Love Dreams