English / proverb
A Good Deed Is Its Own Reward
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Performing a helpful, virtuous, or noble act provides deep intrinsic joy without requiring external reward.
In context
01
He mentored underprivileged students late into the evening, affirming that a good deed is its own reward.
02
Do not demand public applause for offering compassion; a good deed is its own reward.
Synonyms
virtue is its own reward,intrinsic satisfaction,altruistic fulfillment
Antonyms
mercenary action,transactional kindness,seeking vanity
Collocations
believe a good deed is its own reward,remind yourself that a good deed is its own reward,understand a good deed is its own reward