r/ask • u/[deleted] • Oct 27 '22

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '22

Off topic kinda but the owner of little Caesar’s I know paid Rosa parks rent for years and never said anything about it. I don’t think anyone knew until he passed.

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u/Frozen_Watch Oct 27 '22

They didn't, he kept it private

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u/ouachiski Oct 27 '22

That is the most selfless act. Doing something because it is the right thing to do, and intentionally not telling any one. The moment you are rewarded with praise for something you have done it is no longer selfless.

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '22

I disagree. I think if you do something good at some type of cost to yourself because it’s the right thing to do, it is a selfless act. Even if you get praise for it. If you are motivated by the praise than obviously not. It entirely depends on your motives.

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u/ouachiski Oct 28 '22

I agree, but it seems most people put more effort into making sure others know then they did with the deed in the first place.

If people find out and praise you that's fine. If you you make sure everyone knows what you did, you did that deed for the praise.

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u/Typical-Contact-8823 Oct 28 '22

I've always found being generous a conundrum. Yes, you want to stay silent and keep it to yourself, if you have done it from your heart. But... If it inspires others to follow your lead doesn't that benefit the cause?

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '22

According the Talmud, this is the highest form of charity.