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人类特征与品质 - Selfishness

掌握有关自私的英语谚语,例如“靠近我的衬衫,但更靠近我的皮肤”和“自私无止境”。

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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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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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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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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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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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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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