“That we are selfish gives us the opportunity to gain the power so that, in time, we might be selfless. To give back what we have learned. To teach what we know, and shorten the journey for those who will come after us.”
Selfishness can be a stepping stone to selflessness, using personal gain to empower teaching and mentorship for future generations.
In simple terms: Selfishness can lead to selfless mentorship.
Leverage personal ambition for communal benefit.
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