I've done a good deed. I gave that little twit his soul back. Wasn't that generous?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character claiming to have restored another's soul, showing mock generosity.
- In plain terms
- Feeling good about helping someone else in a dramatic way.
- What can you take from it?
- Exaggerated ego can make a simple act seem grand.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you feel generous?
- What is a soul?
Another view
Real generosity doesn't need praise.
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