If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pursuing personal interests ensures at least yourself are satisfied with the outcome.
- In plain terms
- Doing what you like makes one person happy, you.
- What can you take from it?
- Follow your interests to guarantee your own satisfaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you please others or yourself?
- What makes you happy?
Another view
Self-interest can sometimes harm relationships or group goals.
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