The (to me) proper reason for treating people nicely is not so they will treat you nicely, but because it is, in a word, nicer to do so.
¶ Belief-L (24 Jan. 2001)
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Peter Flom (contemp.)
Enlightened self-interest is a wonderful thing. Turning on the light can be hard.
¶ Belief-L (24 Jan. 2001)
Money can't buy happiness, but it can make misery a lot more comfortable.
¶ Belief-L (6 Jun. 2001)
Money can't buy happiness, but poverty can't buy anything.
¶ Belief-L (6 Jun. 2001)
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