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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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Selfishness, not love, is the actuating motive of the gallant.

Selfishness, not love, is the actuating motive of the gallant.

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Those who do not hate their own selfishness and regard themselves as more important than the rest of the world read more

Those who do not hate their own selfishness and regard themselves as more important than the rest of the world are blind because the truth lies elsewhere

by Blaise Pascal Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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The emotions aren't always immediately subject to reason, but they are always immediately subject to action

The emotions aren't always immediately subject to reason, but they are always immediately subject to action

by William James Found in: Emotion Quotes,
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The one who loves the least, controls the relationship.

The one who loves the least, controls the relationship.

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Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race.

Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race.

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The young man who has not wept is a savage, and the old man who will not laugh is a read more

The young man who has not wept is a savage, and the old man who will not laugh is a fool.

by George Santayana Found in: Emotion Quotes,
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I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to read more

I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.

by Marilyn Monroe Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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You have no idea how promising the world begins to look once you have decided to have it all for read more

You have no idea how promising the world begins to look once you have decided to have it all for yourself. And how much healthier your decisions are once they become entirely selfish.

by Anita Brookner Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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The man who lives by himself and for himself is likely to be corrupted by the company he keeps.

The man who lives by himself and for himself is likely to be corrupted by the company he keeps.

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