[U]nless oppressed groups stick together, and on alliances of self interest rather than do-goodism; nothing can be accomplished in the long run… — Shulamith Firestone Copy Share Image
A free society depends upon a high degree of mutual trust. The public will not give that trust to officials who are… — Archibald Cox Copy Share Image
If it is written and read with serious attention, a novel, like a myth or any great work of art, can become… — Karen Armstrong Copy Share Image
When self-interest inclines a man to print, he should consider that the purchaser expects a pennyworth for his penny, and has reason… — William Shenstone Copy Share Image
I am not going to make any commitments to the teachers union to do anything until they do something that's other than… — Chris Christie Copy Share Image
Redtail was a brave warrior. His loyalty to ThunderClan could never be doubted. I always relied on his judgment, for it bore… — Erin Hunter Copy Share Image
If my ruling disposition is self-interest, I perceive that everything that happens to me is always for or against my self-interest; if,… — Oswald Chambers Copy Share Image
Every nation makes decisions based on self-interest and defends them on the basis of morality. — William Sloane Coffin Copy Share Image
Those who are successfully to lead their fellow-men, should have once possessed the nobler feelings. We have all known individuals whose magnanimity… — Arthur Helps Copy Share Image
What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond… — Evan Bayh Copy Share Image
[Former chief executives] come away thinking that America needs a strong, functioning presidency to succeed, and they become very protective of that… — Nancy Gibbs Copy Share Image
For the state by its nature claims sovereignty, the right to an unlimited development of power, determined only by self-interest. It is… — Christian Lous Lange Copy Share Image
The chief element in the art of statesmanship under modern conditions is the ability to elucidate the confused and clamorous interests which… — Walter Lippmann Copy Share Image
If there is one thing I’ve learned in my years on this planet, it’s that the happiest and most fulfilled people I’ve… — John Glenn Copy Share Image
The Holy Grail of universal coverage in the United States may remain out of reach unless, through rational collective action overriding some… — Donald Berwick Copy Share Image
We have always known that heedless self interest was bad morals, we now know that it is bad economics. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Recognize and respect mutual self-interests, then build creative collaborations to serve them. — Warren G. Bennis Copy Share Image
(I)f France's righteous bloviating against war makes them your Dashboard Saint of International Integrity, it's either because you are sand-poundingly ignorant of… — Jonah Goldberg Copy Share Image
To be just, it is not enough to refrain from injustice. One must go further and refuse to play its game, substituting… — Pedro Arrupe Copy Share Image
My main life lesson from investing: self-interest is the most powerful force on earth, and can get people to embrace and defend… — Jesse Lauriston Livermore Copy Share Image
If you happened to be born on third base, you didn't rub it in the face of the guy who wasn't even… — Ron Suskind Copy Share Image
When all you focus on is yourself, you'll always want more, and you'll never be satisfied with what you have. — Craig Williams Copy Share Image
Often, the pretexts for starting a war are not real shortages of land, food or fuel, but rather perceptions - like fear,… — Victor Davis Hanson Copy Share Image
Some days I just need to take a step back and take some time for me, Be me, Love me, Pamper me,… — Karen Kostyla Copy Share Image
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