Selfish Quotes

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[We] administered testosterone to men; instead of sharing money, they become selfish. Interestingly, high testosterone males are also more likely to use their own money… — Paul J. Zak
If we don't have a clear sense of our identity and purpose, we are much more vulnerable to Lucifer. He of course knows this and… — Sheri L. Dew
Even without love, I can live fine alone. It's not like I've always had what I wanted. In my life not even once... I was… — Ma-Roo
A selfish person can still love someone else, can't they? Even when they've hurt them and let them down. — Rosamund Lupton
A lot of music comes from a selfish placeâ€¦ — Vince Staples
The young are often accused of exaggerating their troubles; they do so, very often, in the hope of making some impression upon the inertia and… — Robertson Davies
I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others… — Maya Angelou
Do you know someone you would like to change and regulate and improve? Good! That is fine. I am all in favor of it, But… — Dale Carnegie
A human being is happiest and most successful when dedicated to a cause outside his own individual, selfish satisfaction. — Benjamin Spock
Unless the people, through unified action, arise and take charge of their government, they will find that their government has taken charge of them. Independence… — Calvin Coolidge
Money doesn't change men, it merely unmasks them. If a man is naturally selfish or arrogant or greedy, the money brings that out, that's all. — Henry Ford
It's not selfish to give TO yourself as much as you give OF yourself — Suze Orman
Everybody makes such a big deal today about team play because there's such a scarcity of it. Greed is a reason. You have to understand… — Pete Carril
I don't think there's a specific route to take to make a relationship last a long time. And who knows what the future will bring.… — Louise Redknapp
The challenge and the energy running requires may be a selfish one, but it actually motivates me to be stronger in my relationships. — Joan Benoit
If you practice Yoga for small, selfish reasons, you will remain the same, bound by your beliefs about what you can and cannot do. Let… — Sharon Gannon
Someday our grandchildren will very likely look back at the individual, selfish control of the wealth of the world by a small elite the same… — Corinne McLaughlin
A selfless act out of even the purest desire to do for others, will be selfish in the satisfaction and happiness it brings to one… — Ashly Lorenzana
I decided a long time ago I would feed on the vultures until a dove came along. A pigeon. The kind of soul that didn't… — Jamie McGuire
Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as much as they… — Dalai Lama

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