Egoisten sind wir alle, der eine mehr, der andere weniger. Der eine lasst seinen Egoismus nackend laufen, der andere hangt ihm ein Mantelchen um.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kotzebue observes everyone is selfish to varying degrees; some hide it, others wear it openly.
- In plain terms
- Selfishness is universal and expressed differently.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize and manage selfish tendencies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is selfishness justified?
- How to detect hidden selfish motives?
Another view
Not all selfish acts are negative; self‑care is important.
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