self versus others

I would like to believe that people are naturally good. So basically, we are born generous. our character varies as we grow though, considering the influences that surrounds us. I think it best to always practice the positive attributes that we have. This I believe will greatly influence people surrounding us.

I think that it is in human nature to think of oneself first and then about others,and this is normal as long as the actions we do for ourselves don't hurt others.I think most of us are built this way,but we also think about others,such as family or close friends, and try to help them if we can.We are selfish by nature,but we also care about other people;of course,there are exceptions such as people who are willing to sacrifice everything for others,and there are also people who are so selfish that they don't care about anything and anyone but themselves.Personally,I think it's great to be generous and I admire those who are like that,but I can't say that I don't think about myself and my wellness.

I can't say definitely.It must be circumstances in life which make them selfish.But there are very few who put others before self.So your saying most are selfish is true.I believe there are those who are selfless as well as those who are extremely selfish.

I'm glad to be surrounded by "good" people or so I believe. LOL. It's due to this that I'm able to value myself as much as I value others. I always think that what I do to others rebounds back to me. I want to be treated ok so I do the same. However, as you mentioned, some people we least expect to be so selfish right in our face end up to be our own relatives. It sucks and it causes pain to the soul. Living creatures are made to survive. Whenever a situation calls one to be selfish, it is done unconsciously. This is where human nature sets in. As ranked high in the living creature kingdom, it is our (humans') responsibility to take actions in our own hands and our own understanding. We're gifted with a rational mind. It is definitely up to us to put ourselves in the front row or let someone take it.

There are definitely people out there in the world who are inherently and naturally selfless. But, there are few of them out there in the world. They are generous and altruistic. Sad to sad that i am not one. Most humans are naturally selfish and tend to think more for themselves than for others. We try to extend this outlook to others, but can we say that we put others before ourselves? Sometimes it already difficult within families, whats more outsiders? However, this world would definitely be a much better place if there are more altruistic people around.

I think of my self, yes, but I always consider if my actions hurt others...if it doesn't then I go for what makes me happy. BUT I always help out the people I love... I don't believe that we are inherently selfish, it's not selfishness that drives us to seek our happiness, it's our duty to our selves... Life is about balance, if we just think of ourselves or always consider other people's opinion then we wont be happy, for if we are selfish people end up hating us and even though selfish people say they don't care, no one really wants to be hated...or if we are selfless on the other hand we end up being used by selfish people...

I believe that selfishness is inherited.And i believe that there are naturally generous people out there too, but be aware and know when they are not generous. Sometimes people can pretend to be something they are not just to use you and becuase they know that you are a trusting person.

There are people in this world from the extremes of selfish to selfless then every degree in between. If you tend to be more selfless then I bet most people would appear selfish to you. One must continue to work on shining light in their eyes. Life is about learning and growing as people. Things never stay the same. Let's be sure we and those around us are moving in the right direction.

'Do unto others what you want others do unto you'. It's a reflection of what causes inherent and natural selfishness, don't you think? does it make you feel happy to be generous to others and not expecting anything in return? some people do and some people don't. you are your own, priority-wise and you should learn to love yourself first to fully realize and spread love. nowadays, it's quite rare to see this trait of 'others first' and if you're one of them, then just give on what you're doing and hopefully have patience as surely you would reap what you sow.

"Do you believe that people are inherently and naturally selfish?" I do, and not only the human beings, all living things are inherently and naturally selfish, otherwise, there would no life on the earth at all. But I also believe the generous and kindness are the most differences between human and other living things. With certain conditions, all human beings can be generous, even the selfish one.