Altruism Quote by M.T. Anderson
““Altruism is the kind of pie best eaten with a lot of gravy and little inspection of the kind of kidney it's stuffed with.””
About This Quote
Altruism is portrayed as a messy, unexamined act, likened to eating questionable pie.
In simple terms: Altruism can be messy and unexamined.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind helping others.
Themes
ethics
skepticism
human nature
motivation
Mood
critical
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- charitable work
- volunteering
- community service
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes hide behind altruism?
- When is altruism truly selfless?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine selflessness; not all aid is selfish.
![“[Altruism] is a moral system which holds that man has no right to exist for his own sake, that service to others is the sole justification of his existence, and that self-sacrifice is his highest moral duty, value and virtue. This is the moral base of collectivism, of all dictatorships.” quote by Ayn Rand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f16/ayn-rand-59_altruism_altruism-is-a-moral-system-which-holds-t_311034.jpg)
