SELFISH PERSONS
Selfish persons forget the proverb
that man is a social animal. They also forget the maxim : One for all and all for one. They are
mean, ungenerous, illiberal, greedy, egotistical and narrow-minded.
They mind their own business. They are known for --- self-love, self-protection, self-care , self-esteem,
self-interest, etc.
The term self-aggrandizement means: the
act of increasing one’s own power, status, wealth, or reputation, often in an
aggressive, boastful or ruthless manner.
Some synonyms of self-aggrandizement are: egotism, narcissism, conceit,
vain-glory, self-elevation, arrogance, and boastfulness.
Selfish persons ignore the social proverb
: Love thy neighbour as thyself.
If there is any adversity
world-wide, selfish persons will think
of relief only for themselves, their family, their village, their town , their city,
and on a larger level their country.
If there is a universal period of
any natural calamity, he will pray for God’s mercy only for his family, his
kith and kin and at the most his country.
Look at these famous quotes about
selfish persons (1). Self-centered people have only one topic to talk about ---
themselves. (2) Self-absorbed people only think about what makes them feel good
at the moment. They don’t have any respect or regard for anyone else. Then they
wonder why their relationships fail. (3). Selfish people think of themselves.
They don’t care about the pain they cause others and they certainly don’t care
about the damage they do.
The American clergy Henry Ward
Beecher (1813-1887) said: Our gifts and attainments are not only to be light
and warmth in our own dwellings, but are to shine through the window, into the
dark night, to guide and cheer bewildered travellers on the road.
To conclude, here are two
suggestions: (i) Behave like a world citizen. (ii). Make caring and sharing your foremost principle of your life.
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G.R.Kanwal
28 March 2026
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