Quote by Richard Whately

A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor's.

A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but f

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This quote suggests that selfishness is not about looking out for one's own well-being, but rather about disregarding the welfare of others. It implies that someone can be deemed selfish if they prioritize their own interests at the expense of their neighbors' or fail to consider the impact of their actions on others. In other words, it is not inherently bad to pursue personal goals, but it becomes selfish when it results in neglect or harm to those around us.

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