“I never knew but one person who had a passion for truth — and only one who had the same regard to the distinction between right and wrong, that others have to their own interest.” — William Hazlitt, “Common Places,” The Literary Examiner
Tag: unselfishness
Quote of the Day
“It is good to be unselfish and generous; but don’t carry that too far. It will not do to give yourself to be melted down for the benefit of the tallow-trade; you must know where to find yourself.” — George Eliot, Daniel Deronda