J'ai ete etonne du plaisir qu'on eprouve en faisant le bien.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I was surprised by the pleasure found in doing good.
- In plain terms
- Doing good brings surprising happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Acts of kindness often bring unexpected joy to the doer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does helping others feel good?
- Is pleasure a good motivator for doing good?
Another view
Not all good deeds result in immediate pleasure for the giver.
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