"Interest which blinds some People, enlightens others...." - Quote by Benjamin Franklin
Interest which blinds some People, enlightens others.
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“Whether we love humanity or not, we must realize that we are part of it. My future depends entirely on the future of humanity, and so I am compelled to take care of humanity. That is why being compassionate is actually in my own best interest. And a symptom of my own peace of mind is that I can share comfort with others around me.”
“What seems to be generosity is often no more than disguised ambition, which overlooks a small interest in order to secure a great one.”
“When we exaggerate our friends' tenderness towards us, it is often less from gratitude than from a desire to exhibit our own virtue.”