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“A righteous man does not conceive of himself as righteous; he is "only doing what anyone else would do," except, of course, that no one else does it.” quote by Martin Berman-gorvine
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““A righteous man does not conceive of himself as righteous; he is "only doing what anyone else would do," except, of course, that no one else does it.””

Martin Berman-gorvine

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Source Article: The Paradox of Righteousness, 2021

A truly righteous person acts without self‑importance, doing what anyone else would do, even if no one else does it.

In simple terms: Righteousness is selfless action, even when uncommon.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility in good deeds.

Themes

ethics philosophy psychology

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • community service
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

moral courage social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions feel truly selfless?
  • How can you encourage others to act righteously?
A Different Perspective

Self‑recognition can be a hidden motive.

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