Action Quote by Kedar Joshi
“Every noble action is selfish. Some selfish actions are nobler than others. But they are all selfish. And as such there can be no action purely noble anyway. Even the nobility in God's great philosophical intentions is bounded by his vanity.”
About This Quote
The passage claims all noble actions are selfish, suggesting even divine intentions are tainted by vanity.
In simple terms: All noble deeds have selfish roots; even divine plans are self‑interested.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden motives in altruism.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
vanity
motivation
Mood
philosophical
skeptical
Type
ethical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- policy making
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
moral psychology
theology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Can any act be truly selfless?
- How does vanity influence moral decisions?
A Different Perspective
May be overly cynical.
