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The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest.
John Buchanan Robinson
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"The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest."
— John Buchanan Robinson

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The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest. — John Buchanan Robinson

About John Buchanan Robinson

John Buchanan Robinson was a Politician from United States (1846–1933).

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Who said "The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit h…"?
This quote is attributed to John Buchanan Robinson, a Politician from United States.
When did John Buchanan Robinson live?
John Buchanan Robinson lived from 1846 – 1933.