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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 off the joy derivable from doing helpful, kindly things for others.

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Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.

Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.

by Jane Austen Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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That man who lives for self alone, Lives for the meanest mortal known.

That man who lives for self alone, Lives for the meanest mortal known.

by Joaquin Miller Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle.

I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle.

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It is not because the truth is too difficult to see that we make mistakes... we make mistakes because the read more

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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All charming people, I fancy, are spoiled. It is the secret of their attraction.

All charming people, I fancy, are spoiled. It is the secret of their attraction.

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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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Next to the very young, the very old are the most selfish.

Next to the very young, the very old are the most selfish.

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Human history is the sad result of each one looking out for himself.

Human history is the sad result of each one looking out for himself.

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SELFISH, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.

SELFISH, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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