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Friday, February 18. 2022

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"The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident."


Charles Lamb


Posted by The Barrister in Quotidian Quotable Quote (QQQ) at 13:25 | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)

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Noble deeds are most estimable when hidden. When I see some of these in history, they please me greatly. But after all they have not been quite hidden, since they have been known; and though people have done what they could to hide them, the little publication of them spoils all, for what was best in them was the wish to hide them. - Pascal Pensees 179

Concealed actions are the most estimable. When I see a few of these in history, they please me greatly. They have not been completely concealed. They have been known. This small way in which they appeared increases their merit. That they could not be concealed is the finest thing of all. - Lautreamont Poesies, mocking Pascal
#1 rhhardin on 2022-02-18 19:12 (Reply)
I find that in my old age I really want to help those in need and those who are young and need help. But it is rare that I see any opportunity to do this. Yes there are plenty of people who would gladly accept money from me but the only charity I believe is close to honest is St Vincent DePaul.
#2 JustMe on 2022-02-19 10:10 (Reply)

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