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Trăsături și Calități Umane - Selfishness

Stăpânește proverbe englezești despre egoism, cum ar fi „aproape este cămașa mea, dar mai aproape este pielea mea” și „egoismul nu cunoaște limite”.

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every man for himself and the devil shall take the hindmost

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "every man for himself and the devil (shall| might as well|) take the hindmost"
every miller draws water to his 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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "every miller draws water to (his|their) 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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "near is my shirt, but nearer is my 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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "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

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