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We are all selfish and I no more trust myself than others with a good motive
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"We are all selfish and I no more trust myself than others with a good motive"

- Lord Byron

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Lord Byron's quote speaks to the concept that humans are inherently selfish, and that even those with great intents can not be trusted. He recommends that no one can be relied on, not even oneself, due to the fact that of our natural inclination to be self-centered. This quote reflects Byron's view of humanity, which is that we are all driven by our own self-interests. He believes that even those with excellent intents can be swayed by their own desires, and that it is impossible to trust anybody entirely. This quote serves as a reminder to be mindful of our own motivations and to be aware of our own selfishness. It likewise functions as an alerting to be cautious of trusting others, even if they have excellent intents. Eventually, Lord Byron's quote serves as a reminder that we need to bear in mind our own motivations and be aware of our own selfishness.

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Lord Byron This quote is written / told by Lord Byron between January 22, 1788 and April 19, 1824. He was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 76 other quotes.

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