What is an iconic catchphrase from your grandparents? vis4valentine ( @vis4valentine@lemmy.ml ) Asklemmy@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago message-square66fedilinkarrow-up1132
arrow-up1132message-squareWhat is an iconic catchphrase from your grandparents? vis4valentine ( @vis4valentine@lemmy.ml ) Asklemmy@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago message-square66fedilink
minus-square demonquark ( @demonquark@lemmy.ml ) linkfedilink40•1 year agoMy grandmother used to say: if you expect your good deed to be reciprocated, you’re not actually doing a good deed. She said it in dutch, so I hope it’s an decent translation.
minus-square Hexarei ( @Hexarei@programming.dev ) linkfedilink9•1 year agoI’ve heard this one put similarly: “If you’re looking for something in return, even your good deeds are an extension of your selfishness.”
My grandmother used to say: if you expect your good deed to be reciprocated, you’re not actually doing a good deed.
She said it in dutch, so I hope it’s an decent translation.
I’ve heard this one put similarly: “If you’re looking for something in return, even your good deeds are an extension of your selfishness.”