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  1. Feb 3, 2023 · Learn how to recognize and cope with selfishness in others and yourself with these quotes from famous authors, celebrities, and thinkers. Find out the difference between selfishness and selflessness, and how to avoid being a toxic friend or a fake ally.

    • Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness. Napoleon Hill. Love, Inspirational, Family.
    • I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion and elimination of ignorance, selfishness and greed.
    • When a man is wrapped up in himself, he makes a pretty small package. John Ruskin. Motivational, Witty, Attitude.
    • Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race. William E. Gladstone. Selfish, Race, Curse.
  2. A collection of quotes about selfishness, self-interest, and self-love from various authors, celebrities, and historical figures. Find out what they have to say about being selfish, being selfless, and the difference between the two.

    • “I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.” ― Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from Underground.
    • “Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.” ― Oscar Wilde.
    • “To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others.” ― Albert Camus.
    • “The world says: "You have needs -- satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more."
    • Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself. Khalil Gibran. Wisdom, Laughing, Proud.
    • I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion and elimination of ignorance, selfishness and greed.
    • All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Dalai Lama. Life, Spiritual, Pain.
    • Be not unwilling in what thou doest, neither selfish nor unadvised nor obstinate; let not over-refinement deck out thy thought; be not wordy nor a busybody.
  3. Mar 5, 2023 · Explore 60 quotes about selfishness, self-love, and self-preservation from various authors and celebrities. Learn how to balance your own needs with the needs of others and avoid the pitfalls of selfishness.

  4. Sep 13, 2021 · Find out how selfishness affects you and others, and how to overcome it with these inspirational and eye-opening quotes. Learn from the wisdom of famous authors, philosophers, and leaders on the benefits of selflessness, compassion, and empathy.