Being wise selfish means taking a broader view and recognizing that our own long-term individual interest lies in the welfare of everyone. Being wise selfish means being compassionate.
14th Dalai Lama
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Further quotes from the book Beyond Religion :
- Basic human values oriented by nature
- Spirituality and ethics beyond religion
- Something is seriously lacking
- Cooperating with one another
- Learning to open our hearts
- The key to human happiness
- Confidence, integrity, and dignity
- Generosity