Quote by Samuel Johnson

There will always be a part, and always a very large part of every community, that have no care but for themselves, and whose care for themselves reaches little further than impatience of immediate pain, and eagerness for the nearest good.

There will always be a part, and always a very large part of

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This quote suggests that within every community, there exists a significant portion of individuals who are primarily concerned with their own self-interests. These individuals often lack empathy or concern for others and are primarily motivated by their desire to avoid immediate discomfort and pursue their own immediate gratification. Consequently, their level of concern for the well-being of the larger community is limited and extends only as far as their personal benefit.

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