Egoism Quote by Sri Aurobindo
“Turkey, Japan do great work because they can keep under control their little personal selfishness, egoism, jealousy, etc. when they get down to work.”
About This Quote
Japan and Turkey succeed by controlling personal selfishness and negative emotions, allowing focused collective effort.
In simple terms: Controlling selfishness aids teamwork and success.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and teamwork.
Themes
culture
leadership
teamwork
self-control
national development
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- educational programs
- policy design
- community projects
Key Concepts
collective discipline
ego management
social harmony
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance self-control with individual expression?
- What practices foster collective harmony?
A Different Perspective
Excessive control can stifle creativity.
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