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He that does good for goods sake seeks neither paradise nor reward, but he is sure of both in the end
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"He that does good for good's sake seeks neither paradise nor reward, but he is sure of both in the end"

- William Penn

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This quote by William Penn talks to the concept of doing good for its own sake, without expecting anything in return. He suggests that when we do good for the sake of doing good, we are not seeking either a reward or a location in paradise. However, he suggests that by doing good, we will be rewarded and will find our place in paradise in the end. This quote encourages us to do helpful for its own sake, without expecting anything in return. It recommends that when we do excellent, we will be rewarded in the end, even if we don't expect it. This quote encourages us to be kind and generous, and to do good for its own sake, without expecting anything in return. It reminds us that when we do good, we will be rewarded in the end, even if we do not anticipate it. This quote is a pointer that when we do excellent, we will be rewarded and will discover our place in paradise in the end.

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William Penn This quote is written / told by William Penn between October 14, 1644 and July 30, 1718. He was a famous Leader from England. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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