Are we selfish?

Singapore
June 14, 2010 4:04am CST
Selfish means... "about self". Are we self-centred? Think about this: when we have a group photo on hand, what do we look at first? OURSELVES! We may try to be altruistic but ultimately we care about ourselves more than anything else. Is this true? Or are there many Mother Theresas out there?
3 responses
tiffanymiro
@tiffanymiro (48)
• Philippines
14 Jun 10
Caring about self? i think it is a pre-requisite before we care to others. Just read between my lines and you'll get what i am trying to say. :)
bluemoonpavilion
@bluemoonpavilion (4658)
• Singapore
14 Jun 10
I think I understand what you mean. If I am healthy in mind and body and are not much worried, I'll probably find it easier to care for others.
tiffanymiro
@tiffanymiro (48)
• Philippines
15 Jun 10
you got it right! we probably find it easier to care for others if we do love ourselves. right?
llbo1981
@llbo1981 (1237)
• China
14 Jun 10
There is a saying:"The person not for himself,the god will destroy him."The meaing of this is self-centred,it means selfish.The ancient said,the person is born evil,if you want to become not evil,you should accept education.
Beautyfactor
@Beautyfactor (1512)
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14 Jun 10
I think the vast majority of us are selfish, and unfortunatley I think it is a pretty new phenomeono thta looks set to get worse and worse. There are a few people out there who do good because they want to make a difference and bettter the lives of other people, but I do think some are so self centered that they never even think about the bigger picture.