Being selfish Quote by Richard G. Scott
“Marriage provides an ideal setting for overcoming any tendency to be selfish or self-centered. I think one of the reasons that we are counseled to get married early in life is to avoid developing inappropriate character traits that are hard to change.”
About This Quote
Marriage is presented as a context that encourages selflessness and curbs selfish habits by fostering mutual responsibility.
In simple terms: Marriage promotes selflessness and prevents selfish habits.
Key Takeaway
Embrace partnership to grow beyond self‑interest.
Themes
relationships
personal growth
marriage
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- early marriage counseling
- relationship workshops
- family therapy
- personal coaching
Key Concepts
self‑transcendence
character development
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples actively cultivate selflessness?
- What habits reinforce selfishness in relationships?
A Different Perspective
Not all marriages succeed in reducing selfishness; individual personality traits may persist.
