Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.
Henri Frederic Amiel Quotes
Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers.
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| Birth: | 27th September, 1821 |
| Death: | 11th May, 1881 |
| Nationality: | Swiss |
| Profession: | Critic, Philosopher, Poet |
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