Ulterior Gratitude

“The gratitude of most men is merely a secret desire to receive greater benefits.”

Francois, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Reflections; or, Sentences and Moral Maxims [1678]

322 years have passed, and we still suspect that some give only so they can get.


One Response to “Ulterior Gratitude”

  1. find-way.net says:

    It is the great nature to share the love and good fortune as a way of expressing gratitude and security. Generous with what we have to offer, give off ourselves openly, and give with no ulterior motives.

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