Chickens Quote by Mark Twain
“Sometimes I lifted a chicken that warn't roosting comfortable, and took him along. Pap always said, take a chicken when you get achance, because if you don't want him yourself you can easy find somebody that does, and a good deed ain't ever forgot. I never see papa when he didn't want the chicken himself, but that is what he used to say, anyway.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1876
A lesson about seizing opportunities to help others, even if the benefit is indirect, and that generosity is remembered.
In simple terms: Help when you can; generosity is remembered.
Key Takeaway
Take chances to help others.
Themes
generosity
opportunity
legacy
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
advice
storytelling
When to use this quote
- family advice
- community service
- random acts of kindness
- mentoring
Key Concepts
reciprocity
altruism
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you offer help without expecting anything?
- What small act could you do today?
A Different Perspective
If you help only for recognition, the act may lose sincerity.
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