When you have done a great many good things, you forget to…
““When you have done a great many good things, you forget to speak of them. It is those who do very little who must talk of it. -Henry in Miracles on Maple Hill””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Great deeds often go unspoken, while the modest boast about their deeds.
In simple terms: People forget to mention their good deeds; others brag about little.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility in sharing achievements.
Themes
humility
recognition
modesty
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
Good thing:0
Good things:0
Great man:0
Miracles:0
Things Forget:0
Great Good:0
Talk Henry:0
Henry Miracles:0
When to use this quote
- personal life
- community meetings
- leadership discussions
Key Concepts
self‑eff
public perception
gratitude
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you share your successes?
- How does modesty impact influence?
A Different Perspective
Excessive humility may lead to under‑recognition of valuable work.