The proverb 'cast one's bread upon the waters' comes from Ecclesiastes 11:1 in the Bible and means to do good deeds or perform acts of kindness/generosity without expecting immediate return or reward, trusting that the good will eventually come back. It encourages selfless action and faith that one's efforts will be rewarded in time. Hence, option (b)—to do good without seeking reward—is correct.
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