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Traços e Qualidades Humanas - Egoísmo

Domine os provérbios ingleses sobre egoísmo, como 'perto está a minha camisa, mas mais perto está a minha pele' e 'o egoísmo não conhece limites'.

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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

Em situações difíceis,  cada um pensa primeiro em si

Em situações difíceis, cada um pensa primeiro em si

Ex: When the ship started sinking, the passengers panicked and it was every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost. 
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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

As pessoas costumam usar recursos em benefício próprio

As pessoas costumam usar recursos em benefício próprio

Ex: The politicians were accused of using their positions to benefit themselves and their families, as every miller draws water to his own mill. 
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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

As pessoas costumam priorizar as próprias necessidades e segurança

As pessoas costumam priorizar as próprias necessidades e segurança

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. 
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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

Todo ser vivo se protege por instinto

Todo ser vivo se protege por instinto

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. 
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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

O egoísmo pode ultrapassar todos os limites

O egoísmo pode ultrapassar todos os limites

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. 
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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

Egoísmo é impor sua vontade aos outros

Egoísmo é impor sua vontade aos outros

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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