Quote by Charles Dudley Warner, My Summer

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous

Summary

This quote suggests that the majority of people would only choose to be generous or altruistic if they were able to benefit in some way. It implies that selfish motives drive acts of kindness rather than genuine empathy or selflessness. According to this perspective, people would only perform generous actions if they were able to derive personal gain or advantage from it. This quote thus presents a somewhat cynical view of human nature, suggesting that self-interest is the underlying motivation for most people's generosity.

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Generosity

By Charles Dudley Warner, My Summer

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