There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress than I had any conception of, before I became President of… — James K. Polk Copy Share Image
“Etymologically, "compassion" means to suffer together. "Together," however, is different from "identically." Compassion is not the same as selflessness, and not really… — William Voegeli Copy Share Image
We are wont to condemn self-love; but what we really mean to condemn is contrary to self-love. It is that mixture of… — Paul Valery Copy Share Image
If none of your role models provide the answer, then it is time to go within and ask yourself, "What would make… — Bernie Siegel Copy Share Image
While it only takes one spouse to be friendly, it takes both spouses to be friends. When both spouses are unfriendly, the… — Mark Driscoll Copy Share Image
Every noble action is selfish. Some selfish actions are nobler than others. But they are all selfish. And as such there can… — Kedar Joshi Copy Share Image
It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It's necessary. — Mandy Hale Copy Share Image
As a dancer, I know couples that have stayed married but separated to dance on different continents. Dance in general, but ballet… — Amanda Schull Copy Share Image
“Selfish needs, wants, and desires needed to be obliterated. Greed, overindulgence, and gluttony had to be expunged from human behavior. The solution… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
We found evolution will punish you if you're selfish and mean. For a short time and against a specific set of opponents,… — Chris Adami Copy Share Image
“The problem is hedonism. The problem is the preening vanity and selfishness of 'coming out,' of parading private inclinations, of a kind… — John Derbyshire Copy Share Image
Life is given for wisdom, and yet we are not wise; for goodness, and we are not good; for overcoming evil, and… — Thornton T. Munger Copy Share Image
“Love wasn’t a selfish thing. It was the kindest, most generous impulse a man could have.” — Susan Wiggs Copy Share Image
Even after the age of 50 it was impossible for me to see my mother as a human being. I felt she… — David Small Copy Share Image
“Self-care is never a selfish act - it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was… — Parker Palmer Copy Share Image
I'm not a selfish actor. I believe that it's a team effort. You're not in a scene by yourself. — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
“The relatives of a great man often fail to see his achievements as clearly as they see his everyday failures, flaws, hypocrisy,… — Willard Sterne Randall Copy Share Image
Most people are only concerned with their own heart, they don't care if they break yours... — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The desire of gratitude for helping others, taints the entire act with selfishness. — T Jay Taylor Copy Share Image
“Greed is a contagious mental illness without which civilization as we know it would not have been possible.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“The creation of man is evidence for the love of God, the preservation of man is evidence for the patience of God,… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
