Unselfish acts can easily result in unsavory effects if our deepest motives have alternate outcomes rooted in the ego. What we're seeing in the U.S. House of Representatives is a clear example. A politician might desire to serve the greater good, but if there are ulterior motives such as the desire for fame, power, or money, the actions will eventually be skewed towards these corrupted outcomes.

Swami Vivekananda says that we shouldn't be attached to the results of our work. Instead, we cling to the ideals of love, truth, and unselfishness.