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A good deed is only true when you do it knowing nobody is watching. Do you think this is true?

Posted - July 14, 2018

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  • 14795
    I do......those who knowing seek recognition for their good deeds have other  reasons for  grabbing the limelight ....:( 
      July 14, 2018 4:24 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    Excellent. ;)
      August 13, 2018 4:33 PM MDT
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  • 14795
    A look tells more then words can say. 
    Do your good deed and slink away. 
    Dont look around to see who's seen.
    Just make it look like you've never been..

    :)D  
      August 13, 2018 5:15 PM MDT
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  • 604
    that made my day!!  

    where is it from? or did you make it up?

    let us all know!!!

    INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!
      March 2, 2019 9:20 AM MST
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  • 14795
    It's all my own work   :) .......for some strange reason I can do it without thinking....it just takes a spark to set my brain thinking...
    I do it endlessly in my head without having to think about it....
    I often watch TV and it only takes one phrase to set me off....I've done it ever since I can remember and it was the only sure fire way of getting me out of trouble with my parents.....
    Teachers at school kind of hated me doing it as none had the ability to best me ...I always get the last word in every time...all give up they can't react quick enough....
    Its the best way of putting anyone down that thinks they are above you...Great way of making friends to.....
    Yes ,this Pen is far mightier than any Sword.....lol This post was edited by Nice Jugs at March 2, 2019 11:01 AM MST
      March 2, 2019 10:58 AM MST
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  • 2960
    Most "good" deeds are selfish deeds.
      July 14, 2018 4:27 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    Only if you need someone there to watch you do it. ;D
      August 13, 2018 4:33 PM MDT
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  • 22853
    I don't think it's true at all times. If I see a situation in which I could help or do a good deed, I will do it, even if there are people around that could see me do it. If there's a crowd around, do I just stand and do nothing because people might see me do something nice?

    And I'm thinking I may be taking your question too literally.
    :)
      July 25, 2018 4:30 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    Yes you are , but thats ok. lol I remember reading this quote once and thought it was pretty profound. :))
      August 13, 2018 4:32 PM MDT
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  • 22853
    Yeah, I've thought about your question since posting my answer --  I get your intention and, yes, it is profound.
      August 13, 2018 4:35 PM MDT
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  • 52903

      That means that in your case, it'll never work: you know I'm always watching you.


    ~
      August 13, 2018 5:52 AM MDT
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  • 13071
    See the source imageSTOP IT!!!!
      August 13, 2018 4:30 PM MDT
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  • 52903

      Don't drop the soap!
    ~
      August 13, 2018 9:18 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    And your telling this to a person who has been in prison? HA!
      August 13, 2018 9:22 PM MDT
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  • 52903

      (you're)
      August 13, 2018 9:23 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    ROTFLMAOTROTFLMAOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      August 13, 2018 9:31 PM MDT
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  • 6098
    No its good as long as it helps someone.  Is good even if you benefit yourself from it as well as others.  Especially good if you don't benefit from it (no self-interest).  Can understand why people would want to be secretive about it but I don't think any reason to be ashamed of doing good. 
      August 13, 2018 7:46 AM MDT
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  • 13071
    I agree, I forgot who actually said this, but for some reason it stuck in my head as something pretty neat. ;)
      August 13, 2018 4:31 PM MDT
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  • 7776
    I've always looked at things that way. I do a lot of things no one else will never know about.
      August 13, 2018 4:36 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    I follow the Buddhists and Hindus who believe in non-attachment to reach Nirvana or heaven.

    Therefore, if you are looking for praise or some boon for doing good, then all benefit has been erased by you alone.

    Just do.  God is always watching.  God is the eternal witness.  Do and don't ask.

    That is total freedom. 

      August 13, 2018 9:28 PM MDT
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  • 17364
    I think it definitely ups the significance factor.
      August 19, 2018 12:18 AM MDT
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