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“We're selfish to some degree, that's not a criticism and it doesn't mean that we are all narcissists. But in any situation our minds naturally evolve to what's in it for me? How does this affect me? Can this benefit me? Can this harm me? Then we might move on from that and have a more altruistic point of view about things but that's almost always our initial response.”

Quote by Robert Greene

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Robert Greene is an American author known for his works on power, strategy, and human behavior. His books delve into the principles of power operation and how individuals can achieve success in complex social environments. more

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