"We should often blush for our very best actions, if the world did but see all the motives upon which they were done"
- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
About this Quote
This quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld suggests that we need to be simple and self-reflective when it concerns our actions. He indicates that if the world were to see the real motives behind our finest actions, we would be humiliated. This quote motivates us to be sincere with ourselves and to recognize that our actions are not always as pure as we might think. It is necessary to be familiar with our own inspirations and to be sincere with ourselves about our objectives. We ought to make every effort to do the best thing for the right reasons, and not be encouraged by selfishness or pride. This quote works as a suggestion to be humble and to acknowledge that our actions are not always as noble as we might think.
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