They say that, if we manage to live without too great an effort, it is entirely owing to the automatism which makes us unconscious of a great part of our movements. In order to take one single step, it seems, we displace an infinite number of muscles, and yet, thanks to this automatism, we are unaware of it. The same thing happens in our relations with other people. Alberto Moravia
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People are often unaware of the things they do for others, and the people around them. They may not feel like there’s any benefit to their actions, but they are often helping out without knowing it. This is why the saying goes, "If you want something done right, then do it yourself." As long as people are being helpful, then they are being kind to their loved ones. Life can be very stressful, so it’s not always easy to find the time to do nice things for others. If you want something done right, then do it yourself.

Source: Contempt

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