“Self-interest is the enemy of true understanding.” — Unknown

“People often do what benefits them, even when pretending it’s for others.” — Unknown

“Behind every good deed, there’s often a shadow of self-interest.” — François de La Rochefoucauld

“We are rarely disinterested when our name is involved.” — Unknown

“Self-interest speaks all sorts of tongues and plays all sorts of roles.” — François de La Rochefoucauld

“Even our noblest actions may have hidden motives.” — Unknown

“No one does anything for nothing, not even love.” — Unknown

“In the end, everyone protects their own comfort first.” — Unknown

“The world runs not on kindness, but on self-interest disguised as virtue.” — Unknown

“When people show generosity, look for what they expect in return.” — Unknown

“Self-interest is not evil, but unchecked, it devours everything.” — Unknown

“Most friendships are just alliances of mutual advantage.” — François de La Rochefoucauld

“Even our sacrifices can be a way to feed our ego.” — Unknown

“We forgive others, not always out of kindness, but to find peace ourselves.” — Unknown

“Every favor hides a calculation.” — Unknown

“Self-interest blinds us more than ignorance ever could.” — Unknown

“No one is free from the desire to benefit.” — Unknown

“People change their truths when their interest demands it.” — Unknown

“The loudest morality often hides the deepest self-interest.” — Unknown

“To understand human behavior, follow the benefit.” — Unknown

“We are all merchants of our own emotions.” — Unknown

“When help is offered too easily, look for the hidden profit.” — Unknown

“Even honesty can be used to serve self-interest.” — Unknown

“Every promise carries a quiet ‘for me too.’” — Unknown

“Sometimes, people save you only to feel powerful.” — Unknown

“The world is full of kindnesses traded like currency.” — Unknown

“Beneath every principle lies a preference.” — Unknown

“Self-interest wears many masks: love, duty, compassion.” — Unknown

“We often mistake self-service for selflessness.” — Unknown

“Human nature’s truest law: every action seeks its own reward.” — Unknown