La reconnaissance de la plupart des hommes n'est qu'une secrete envie de recevoir de plus grands bienfaits.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gratitude is often just a secret desire for even greater favors.
- In plain terms
- Thankfulness can hide greed.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of hidden motives in gratitude.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are you thankful?
- Do you expect something back?
Another view
Sometimes gratitude is truly sincere.
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Permalink to quote #75 Il est impossible d'aimer une seconde fois ce qu'on a veritablement cesse d'aimer.
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