unselfish thought; not a word. Tom, Tom! The man in all…
““unselfish thought; not a word. Tom, Tom! The man in all this world most confident in his sagacity and shrewdness; the man in all this world most proud of his distrust of other men, and having most to show in gold and silver as the gains belonging to his creed; the meekest favourer of that wise doctrine, Every man for himself, and God for us all (there being high wisdom in the thought that the Eternal Majesty of Heaven ever was, or can be, on the side of selfish lust and love!); shall never find, oh, never find, be sure of that, the time come home to him, when all his wisdom is an””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A critique of selfishness and self‑interest, suggesting that true wisdom lies beyond personal gain and distrust.
In simple terms: Selfishness blinds true wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and collective good.
Themes
selfishness
wisdom
trust
humility
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- community building
- ethical decision making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selfishness affect your relationships?
- What can you do to foster trust in others?
A Different Perspective
Self‑interest can dominate despite moral arguments.