Goodness Quote by Anonymous
“The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honors.”
About This Quote
A poetic metaphor suggests that greater goodness, like a higher sun, casts fewer shadows and seeks less praise, yet still receives honors.
In simple terms: Goodness shines brightly without needing applause.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility while doing good.
Themes
goodness
humility
recognition
metaphor
light
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- community service
- recognition rituals
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
symbolism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility mean in your life?
- How can we celebrate good without ego?
A Different Perspective
Even good deeds may be unnoticed or misinterpreted.
![“As God delights in his own beauty, he must necessarily delight in the creature's holiness which is a conformity to and participation of it, as truly as [the] brightness of a jewel, held in the sun's beams, is a participation or derivation of the sun's brightness, though immensely less in degree.” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e3/jonathan-edwards-770_beam_as-god-delights-in-his-own-beauty-he-mus_393914.jpg)
