Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.

Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Human

Summary

This quote suggests that our self-interest, or the instinct for self-preservation, aligns with our animalistic nature. However, true humanity emerges when we move beyond self-interest and embrace self-surrender, which implies acting in the interest of others or sacrificing our own desires for the greater good. In other words, our humanity is defined by our ability to transcend our primal instincts and embrace empathy, compassion, and selflessness.

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Selfishness

By Henri Frederic Amiel

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