Public interest Quote by Thomas More

“to pursue your own interests is prudent; to pursue the public interest as well is pious; but to pursue your own pleasure by depriving others of theirs is unjust.” quote by Thomas More — Download Open image

““to pursue your own interests is prudent; to pursue the public interest as well is pious; but to pursue your own pleasure by depriving others of theirs is unjust.””

Thomas More

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Pride thinks it's own happiness shines the brighter by comparing it with the misfortunes of others.

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