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    It is not because the truth is too difficult to see that we make mistakes... we make mistakes because the easiest and most comfortable course for us is to seek insight where it accords with our emotions - especially selfish ones.

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The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don't put read more

The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don't put off the joy derivable from doing helpful, kindly things for others.

by B. C. Forbes Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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As selfishness and complaint pervert the mind, so love with its joy clears and sharpens the vision.

As selfishness and complaint pervert the mind, so love with its joy clears and sharpens the vision.

by Heleh Keller Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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Music is the shorthand of emotion.

Music is the shorthand of emotion.

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I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady read more

I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

by Adlai E. Stevenson Found in: Emotion Quotes,
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If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

by Horace Found in: Emotion Quotes,
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The heart is forever inexperienced.

The heart is forever inexperienced.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Emotion Quotes,
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The true meaning of religion is thus not simply morality, but morality touched by emotion.

The true meaning of religion is thus not simply morality, but morality touched by emotion.

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Wit is the epitaph of an emotion.

Wit is the epitaph of an emotion.

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Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.

Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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