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No universal selfishness can bring social good to all,

“No universal selfishness can bring social good to all,” quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
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“No universal selfishness can bring social good to all,”

W. E. B. Du Bois

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Selfishness cannot achieve universal social good; collective concern is needed.

In simple terms: Selfishness fails to create universal good.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize collective welfare.

Themes

ethics social good selfishness collectivism justice

Mood

philosophical ethical

Type

essay quote

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • policy making
  • activism

Key Concepts

morality social responsibility humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How balance self-interest and common good?
  • What drives true altruism?
A Different Perspective

May ignore individual rights.

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