Meaning of the word "virtue is its own reward" in English

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virtue is its own reward

US /ˈvɜːr.tʃuː ɪz ɪts oʊn rɪˈwɔːrd/
UK /ˈvɜː.tʃuː ɪz ɪts əʊn rɪˈwɔːd/
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Idiom

the satisfaction of doing something good is the only reward you need

Example:
I don't need a thank-you note; virtue is its own reward.
He helped the old lady cross the street, believing that virtue is its own reward.