The world is ruled only by consideration of advantages.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Societies operate based on calculations of benefit and gain.
- In plain terms
- People run the world by thinking about what they gain.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that advantage drives most decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What advantage is driving your decision?
- Can people act without advantage?
Another view
Values and ideals also drive human behavior.
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