But the egoist has no ideals, for the knowledge that his ideals are only his ideals, frees him from their domination. He acts for his own interest, not for the interest of ideals.
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"But the egoist has no ideals, for the knowledge that his ideals are only his ideals, frees him from their domination. He acts for his own interest, not for the interest of ideals." — John Buchanan Robinson
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But the egoist has no ideals, for the knowledge that his ideals are only his ideals, frees him from their domination. He acts for his own interest, not for the interest of ideals. — John Buchanan Robinson
About John Buchanan Robinson
John Buchanan Robinson was a Politician from United States (1846–1933).
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This quote is attributed to John Buchanan Robinson, a Politician from United States.
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John Buchanan Robinson lived from 1846 – 1933.