In Inequality Man serves the interests of no creature except himself. – George Orwell Animal Farm. Chapter 1. Old Major doesn’t sugarcoat it when he gives his opinion on the inequality between men and animals.
Selfishness is that detestable vice which no one will forgive in others, and no one is without himself. – Henry Ward Beecher
Selfishness is the only real atheism; aspiration, unselfishness, the only real religion. – Israel Zangwill
There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress than I had any conception of, before I became President of the U.S. – James K. Polk
Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness when bequeathed by those who, even alive, would part with nothing. – Charles Caleb Colton
I think for anyone who follows the ‘artistic life,’ a certain amount of selfishness and self-involvement is part of the package. You’re probably already disregarding a certain material life you could have. – David Chase
I think that in today’s world, by nature, we are all self-centered. And that often leads to selfishness. – Gary Chapman
I was surprised by how much I like being a father; surprised at what a decent father I am, because I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to dump my selfishness. – Michael Zaslow
Why do I write? From selfishness. Because this state of liquefied, complex concentration, however faintly and dimly I’m able to perceive it, is the greatest pleasure I know. – Francis Spufford
Selfishness is one of the more common faces of pride. ‘How everything affects me’ is the center of all that matters – self-conceit, self-pity, worldly self-fulfillment, self-gratification, and self-seeking. – Ezra Taft Benson
If there were more temple work done in the Church, there would be less of selfishness, less of contention, less of demeaning others. – Gordon B. Hinckley
There are points in your life, especially if you have creative ambitions, where selfishness is necessary. – Kris Kristofferson
On immigration, Europe is in danger of displaying the worst of itself: selfishness, haphazard decision-making and rows between member states. – Paolo Gentiloni