Chosen Quotes to Share with (EIGHTEEN)

Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.
-Oscar Wilde

Irish dramatist, novelist, & poet (1854 - 1900)

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one may disagree. but some of those times when we hear someone saying "it is the best way for you", "believe me, this is what you should do", "you don't know more than i do and i think you...", "you should try to not go against your parents' will" etc.

you won't agree but don't you think there is some degree of manipulation? they do not hope to see you going against their hope.

perhaps, yes... they don't think the path or way of things you are taking charge is the best way, not a better way than what they have in mind. and yes, you may have their best interest at heart and they are showing that they do care about you.

but, as they are telling you what to do and what not to do, they are sweeping off the privilege of yours to take charge of your own life.

you may think "selfishness" is a strong word. but it is not that strong if you realise there is some degree of selfishness in them, who are having their hopes on you, hoping that you won't let them down, and work towards what they think is best for you.

what they do not wish to see is, your rebellion.

to live a life they wishes you to live.