Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

Selfishness is that detestable vice which no one will forgive in others, and no one is without in himself.


Selfishness is that detestable vice which no one will forgiv

Summary

This quote emphasizes the universal presence of selfishness within individuals, while pointing out the hypocrisy of condemning it in others. It highlights how people tend to be unforgiving and judgmental towards the selfishness they observe in others, but conveniently overlook their own tendencies towards selfish behavior. The quote suggests that selfishness is a detestable vice that manifests within each person to varying degrees, making it a human flaw that is difficult to escape or condemn entirely.

By Henry Ward Beecher
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