Famous quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

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Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender
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"Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender"

- Henri Frederic Amiel

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This quote by Henri Frederic Amiel recommends that our natural reaction is to look out for ourselves and our very own rate of interests. This is a fundamental animal impulse that is required for survival. However, Amiel recommends that true humankind starts when we agree to deposit our own rate of interests as well as surrender to something above ourselves. This can imply giving up to a higher power, to a reason, or to a better good. In doing so, we have the ability to transcend our sensual nature as well as become something much more. This quote motivates us to look beyond our very own interests and to think about the higher good. It is just via self-surrender that we can end up being genuinely human.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Henri Frederic Amiel between September 27, 1821 and January 1, 1881. He was a famous Philosopher from Switzerland. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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