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To be interested in the public good we must be disinterested, that is, not interested in goods in which our personal sel
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"To be interested in the public good we must be disinterested, that is, not interested in goods in which our personal selves are wrapped up"

- George H. Mead

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This quote by George H. Mead speaks with the idea that in order to be interested in the general public excellent, we must be unbiased and unbiased. We need to want to put aside our own individual interests and desires in order to concentrate on what is finest for the higher good. This means that we must be willing to sacrifice our own desires and requires in order to benefit the cumulative. This quote is a reminder that in order to be a good resident, we need to want to put the requirements of the general public before our own. We should want to be generous and put the requirements of the community before our own. This quote is a suggestion that in order to be an excellent resident, we must be willing to put the needs of the public before our own.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by George H. Mead between February 27, 1863 and April 26, 1931. He/she was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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