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a good deed is its own reward

a good deed is its own reward proverb: one should not expect a reward for good deeds, but should perform them merely for the satisfaction of doing so.

Proverb

a good deed is its own reward

  1. One should not expect a reward for good deeds, but should perform them merely for the satisfaction of doing so.

Questions about a good deed is its own reward

What does a good deed is its own reward mean?
A good deed is its own reward means one should not expect a reward for good deeds, but should perform them merely for the satisfaction of doing so.
What part of speech is a good deed is its own reward?
A good deed is its own reward is a proverb.

Words near a good deed is its own reward in the dictionary

  1. a God's name
  2. a golden key can open any door
  3. a good beginning makes a good ending
  4. a good conscience is a soft pillow
  5. a good deal
  6. a good deed is its own reward
  7. a good few
  8. a good look
  9. a good many
  10. a great deal
  11. a great many

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