Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.When we perform acts to be seen, we are seeking accolades from others. It is our ego which occupies the driver's seat. It is our own unmitigated desire that seeks to be fed.
~ King James version ~
He who makes a show is not enlightened.
~ from Verse 24 of the Tao Te Ching ~
The virtuous person does what needs to be done in a quiet way and does not seek to call attention to herself.
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