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Cechy i Jakości Ludzkie - Egoizm

Opanuj angielskie przysłowia dotyczące egoizmu, takie jak 'bliska jest moja koszula, ale bliższa jest moja skóra' i 'egoizm nie zna granic'.

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Human Traits & Qualities
every man for himself and the devil (shall| might as well|) take the hindmost

used to imply that in a difficult or competitive situation, individuals prioritize their own well-being and survival above others

W trudnej sytuacji każdy najpierw myśli o sobie

W trudnej sytuacji każdy najpierw myśli o sobie

Ex: When the ship started sinking, the passengers panicked and it was every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost. 
every miller draws water to (his|their) own mill

used to imply that people will act in their own self-interest and use whatever resources they have available to achieve their own goals, even if it means working against other

Ludzie często wykorzystują zasoby dla własnej korzyści

Ludzie często wykorzystują zasoby dla własnej korzyści

Ex: The politicians were accused of using their positions to benefit themselves and their families, as every miller draws water to his own mill. 
near is my shirt, but nearer is my skin

used to imply that individuals have a tendency to prioritize their own needs, safety, and comfort over other external considerations

Ludzie zwykle stawiają własne potrzeby i bezpieczeństwo na pierwszym miejscu

Ludzie zwykle stawiają własne potrzeby i bezpieczeństwo na pierwszym miejscu

Ex: The hiker sacrificed his backpack and other gear to escape from the bear, realizing that near is his shirt, but nearer is his skin. 
self-preservation is the first law of nature

used to imply that every living creature has a natural instinct to protect itself and ensure its own survival

Każda istota żywa instynktownie chroni siebie

Każda istota żywa instynktownie chroni siebie

Ex: The company's employees were forced to prioritize their own job security over loyalty to their colleagues when facing layoffs, as self-preservation is the first law of nature. 
selfishness knows no bound

used to imply that selfish people are often willing to act in ways that benefit themselves, even if it causes harm to others or goes beyond the acceptable limits of behavior

Egoizm może przekroczyć wszelkie granice

Egoizm może przekroczyć wszelkie granice

Ex: Even though she was fully aware of the risks, Susan refused to take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of a contagious disease, proving that selfishness knows no bound. 
selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live

said to imply is not simply pursuing one's own interests, but also trying to impose one's will on others, rather than respecting their autonomy and allowing them to live as they wish

Egoizm to narzucanie innym swojej woli

Egoizm to narzucanie innym swojej woli

Ex: Even though she had the option to work from home, Susan demanded that her team come into the office every day, proving that selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. 
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