What is the meaning of "No good deed goes unpunished "
2006-10-12 16:39:36 · 10 answers · asked by gwhiz1052 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
It means that good intents often end up with bad results. That one cannot expect thanks and successful reward for the good they do, and that good actions are often regretted later. It means what it says.
2006-10-12 16:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a very pescamistic remark.
It means that some people take kindness for being weak and once you have done a good deed for them they usually return the favor by kicking you in the teeth.
2006-10-12 23:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry thats not the quote: i good turn desrves another?
no bad deeds goes unpunished ,good deeds are rewarded?
what goes around comes around?
karma will kick you in the butt?
these proverbs are way better but you can also say bad ones 2
2006-10-12 23:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by GOOCH 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Often times doing good deeds can place one at great risk.
That is my interpitation.
2006-10-13 00:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by blackbolt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is free, even doing good deeds costs something!
2006-10-12 23:42:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
it's from Wicked! it means that she's punished even for doing good deeds, while others get away with things.
2006-10-12 23:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by Charissa 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's a cynical idea. It means people are naturally mean-spirited and it's a waste of time to try to be good to them. In other words, it tells you you should not waste your time helping people because people are ingrates.
It's not my personal belief. It's just what that says.
2006-10-12 23:42:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
IT MEANS IF YOU DO A GOOD DEED FOR SOME ONE YOU WILL BE REWARDED.
2006-10-12 23:41:36 · answer #8 · answered by tinkerbell 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
lol... must be when the world is ruled by satan ;P
2006-10-12 23:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by Spidergurl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u get what u give
2006-10-12 23:40:58 · answer #10 · answered by Cindy_C 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋