When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough; I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doing one's duty without expecting thanks is sufficient reward.
- In plain terms
- If no one thanks you, you did enough just by doing your job.
- What can you take from it?
- Intrinsic satisfaction comes from duty, not applause.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure success without external validation?
Another view
Recognition is still important for motivation.
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