egoism

Indeed, it is one and the same thing.

For this reason all human actions, as a rule, have their origin in egoism, and to it accordingly we must always first turn when we try to find the explanation of any given line of conduct, just as, when the endeavor is made to guide a man in any direction, the means to this end are universally calculated with reference to the same all-powerful motive.

Egoism is, from its nature, limitless.

The individual is filled with the unqualified desire of preserving his life and of keeping it free from all pain, under which is included all want and privation.

He wishes to have the greatest possible amount of pleasurable existence and every gratification that he is capable of appreciating.

As this is impossible, he wishes at least to control everything.

Quote, all things for me and nothing for others, end quote, is his maxim.

Egoism is a huge giant overtopping the world.

Substitute myth for meaning.

Egoism has supplanted excellence.

This institutional decision is catastrophic on many levels.

It elevates egos, makes so-called quiet professionals TV, film, podcast, and movie stars.

The best of the selfishness of being.

And I say in my philosophy, selfishness is not a bad word.

Selfishness is actually effort here.

You must be selfish in order to develop the self.

If you don't care for yourself, how can you care for others? If you cannot provide for yourself, how can you provide for others? If you don't love yourself, how can you love others? If you don't seek to know yourself, how can you know others? The word self means selfish.

That's what is missing in this world today.

Humans don't understand that state of being.

Selfishness is being demonized.

The Natural Value

of Egoism Selfishness has as much value as the physiological value of him who practices it.

Its worth may be great or it may be worthless and contemptible.

Every individual may be classified according to whether he represents the ascending or the descending line of life.