When I say that "no good deed goes unpunished", I am talking about any act of kindness which backfires on those who offer it. Today I talk about this phenomenon.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Samuel Johnson
Karma is the universal law of cause and effect. You reap what you sow. You get what you earn. You are what you eat. If you give love, you get love. Revenge returns itself upon the avenger. Mary Browne
They repay me evil for good, to the bereavement of my soul. Psalm 35:12
lose their sense of proportion. Sarah Churchwell
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop
The reward of a good deed is in having done it. Elbert Hubbard
Like a stone thrown into a pond, a good deed can create ripples that extend far beyond the initial splash. Jeanne Phillips
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Season 9 Executive Producer: Christopher McPhillips from Artos Digital
2-time winners of 'Social Media Agency of the Year' at the Prestige Awards; Artos Digital specialise in marketing communications, coaching and personal branding. Owner Christopher McPhillips launched the business from his home in Bathgate and now works alongside his wife, Electra, for specialised event management and fundraising. Enjoying a broad portfolio of clients over the years, ranging from established enterprises to start-ups - a good fit for Artos Digital given their adaptable and agile approach. Christopher and Electra have combined their talents for three significant clients this past year: Reconnect, a SCIO who run the Regal Theatre in Bathgate; Pro2 Wrestling in Ayr; and Puppet Animation Scotland in Edinburgh.