Good deeds Quote by Anonymous
““motive matters more with good deeds than it does with bad. When all the guilt and shame for the bad we've done have run their course, it's the good we did that can save us. But then, when salvation speaks, the secrets we kept, and the motives we concealed, creep from their shadows. They cling to us, those dark motives for our good deeds. Redemption's climb is steepest if the good we did is soiled with secret shame.””
About This Quote
The quote suggests that the purity of good actions is undermined by hidden selfish motives, and that redemption is harder when good deeds are tainted by secret shame.
In simple terms: Good deeds lose value if driven by hidden selfish motives.
Key Takeaway
Examine motives behind actions.
Themes
morality
redemption
intention
selfdeception
guilt
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- confession
- therapy
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden motives might be influencing your actions?
- Can true redemption occur without full honesty?
A Different Perspective
Even sincere good deeds can be compromised by concealed motives.
