The name and pretense of virtue is as serviceable to self-interest as are real vices.François de La RochefoucauldDeceptionSelf-interestVirtue Share this
The cloven-foot of self-interest was now and then to be seen aneath the robe of public principle.John GaltDeceptionSelf-interest Share this
Our own interests are still an exquisite means for dazzling our eyes agreeably.Blaise PascalDeceptionPleasureSelf-interest Share this
One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.TheophrastusDeceptionManipulationSelf-interest Share this
To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. Charlie Munger Achievement Deserving Success
Lying is the only art form that the public sanctions and instinctively prefers to reality. Jean Cocteau Deception Perception Reality
Whatever the world condemns you for, make it your own. It is yourself. Jean Cocteau Identity Individuality Rebellion
The liabilities are always 100 percent good. It’s the assets you have to worry about. Charlie Munger Worry
It’s stupid the way people extrapolate the past — and not slightly stupid, but massively stupid. Charlie Munger Criticism Past Stupidity
