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A wise unselfishness is not a surrender of yourself to the wishes of anyone, but only to the best discoverable course of
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"A wise unselfishness is not a surrender of yourself to the wishes of anyone, but only to the best discoverable course of action"

- David Seabury

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This quote by David Seabury speaks with the importance of making sensible decisions that are not based on selfishness. It recommends that we ought to not be swayed by the desires of others, but rather must make every effort to make decisions that are in our best interest. This does not indicate that we need to ignore the opinions of others, however rather that we must take them into factor to consider when making decisions. We ought to also bear in mind the potential repercussions of our actions and aim to make decisions that will benefit us in the long run. Eventually, wise unselfishness is about making choices that are in our benefit, while likewise taking into consideration the requirements of others.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Seabury between 1885 and April 1, 1960. He was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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