That which is selfish is immoral, and that which is…
“That which is selfish is immoral, and that which is unselfish is moral.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Selfishness is ethically wrong, while selflessness is ethically right, highlighting a moral dichotomy.
In simple terms: Selfish = bad, selfless = good.
Practice selflessness.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- volunteering
- community service
- leadership decisionsethical decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self-care with selflessness?
- When does selflessness become self‑destruction?
Selflessness can be exploited or misunderstood.