Examples of 'self-interest' in a sentence
Meaning of "self-interest"
self-interest refers to the pursuit of one's personal interests, often without considering the interests of others
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- One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.
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Duty and self-interest happily coinciding.
They are acting in their own self-interest.
We turn self-interest into mutual interest.
It is definitely not a time to consider self-interest.
I look upon self-interest as my great strength.
It is about motivation that goes beyond self-interest.
Keeping self-interest is something else entirely.
This is the enlightened self-interest of capitalism.
Self-interest is the sincerest form of flattery.
Everyone possesses self-interest in a narrow sense.
Self-interest is one of those natural laws.
Motivations focusing on self-interest varied by community.
Self-interest in actions or social interest in actions.
It is characterized by self-interest among family members.
Self-interest comes first in this country.
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Animals act only on self-interest or survival.
Self-interest is obviously an integral part of politics.
He braved the self-interest of the privileged.
Self-interest forces him to make use of it.
The constant displacing of self-interest is pathological.
Personal ambitions are generally influenced by self-interest.
Passion and self-interest are threats to liberty.
I am touched by your deep sense of self-interest.
In their self-interest they act as monopolies.
It is the natural extension of enlightened self-interest.
Mutual self-interest as participants pursue a common outcome.
We believe it is also in our conomic self-interest.
We both respect self-interest above all else.
Not everyone does things out of self-interest.
He thrives on human self-interest and bureaucratic complacency.
This is a matter of our own self-interest.
Individual self-interest and the common good.
If you see devotion to service as self-interest.
Self-interest is a poor adviser in this kind of negotiation.
They pursue me out of vanity or self-interest.
National self-interest has to be abandoned.
Corporations act in their own self-interest.
Put your own self-interest above my feelings.
The community interest before self-interest.
I let my own self-interest compromise your virtue.
For not being a man entirely of self-interest.
That no self-interest will interfere with my investigations.
Inclusive globalization is also a matter of self-interest.
Selfishness and self-interest are virtues in these times.
Mudita is a pure joy unadulterated by self-interest.
And government by self-interest and glorified bribe.
You said patriotism was about self-interest.
Your self-interest trumped your feelings for me.
The child is motivated by self-interest to do chores.
Self-interest must be properly understood.
