#Self Interest

In Every Society, It Is the Self-Serving That Prosper – Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn highlights the systemic injustice in societies where those who prioritize their own interests over the collective good tend to succeed. This suggests that wealth and power often go to those who manipulate the...

A Gentleman Understands What Is Right, While a Petty Person Understands What Is Profitable — Confucius

Confucius emphasizes the importance of moral integrity. A gentleman, or a virtuous person, prioritizes doing what is ethically right over personal gain.