“In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of… — Aristotle Copy Share Image
“Fond of bewailing the decadence of the modern world, of denouncing the younger generation for its lack of idealism and public spirit,… — Christopher Isherwood Copy Share Image
“When our minds are clouded by hatred, selfishness, jealousy, and anger, we lose not only control but also our judgment.” — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
The more our hearts and minds are turned to assisting others less fortunate than we, the more we will avoid the spiritually… — Joe J. Christensen Copy Share Image
A selfish person says, hey, me and my four at home and no more and whatever happens to you is OK. But… — Alveda King Copy Share Image
Under a socialist mode of production all personal incentives which selfishness provides under capitalism are removed, and a premium is put upon… — Ludwig von Mises Copy Share Image
Undoubtedly there are, in connection with each of these things, cases of fraud, swindling, and other financial crimes; that is to say,… — William Graham Sumner Copy Share Image
“Many individuals are so constituted that their only thought is to obtain pleasure and shun responsibility. They would like, butterfly-like, to wing… — Theodore Dreiser Copy Share Image
“What is it about the American obsession with productivity and responsibility that makes it so difficult for us to allow ourselves a… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
Maybe coming clean is the ultimate selfish act. A way to absolve yourself by hurting someone who doesn't deserve to be hurt. — Cindy Chupack Copy Share Image
Personal importance, or taking things personally, is the maximum expression of selfishness because we make the assumption that everything is about me. — Miguel Angel Ruiz Copy Share Image
“The irony of collective ownership is that it spurs more selfishness than does private ownership.” — Eric Robert Morse Copy Share Image
Here's a news flash--writers are selfish people. Truth is, creative types like me are driven by one impulse--to make up a world… — Victoria Laurie Copy Share Image
I like to think that my arrogance, impetuosity, impatience, selfishness and greed are the qualities that make me the lovable chap I… — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
Mundus vult decipi'—the world wants to be deceived. To live without deception presupposes standards beyond the reach of most people whose existence… — Abraham Joshua Heschel Copy Share Image
“As for loneliness, it too has deep roots in selfishness, for its anguish stems less from having no one with whom to… — William Sloane Coffin Copy Share Image
Well I don't like Living under your spotlight just because you think I might find somebody worthy. Maybe if you treat me… — Jennifer Huddson Copy Share Image
I'm really disturbed by the degree to which I don't hear people saying, "Are we leaving the world better than we found… — Marilynne Robinson Copy Share Image
The greatest joys and the greatest sorrows we experience are in family relationships. The joys come from putting the welfare of others… — Henry B. Eyring Copy Share Image
