SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Strategies & Market Trends : ahhaha's ahs
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: username who wrote (8168)5/9/2006 11:19:19 PM
From: detlef gerlachRead Replies (1) of 24758
 
It's possible that you (yourself) may operate in life from that viewpoint, but I can assure you that your viewpoint is not only not a fact, it isn't shared by most other people. In fact, many people consider serving others to be one of the most noble things a human being can do, and they serve others happily.

You may feel that way, I don't. I don't "serve" others. I may provide them with my services if I so choose. Often it is because there is an exchange of services or a transaction of some type. You are implying that to give yourself selflessly to others is a noble deed. I think it is despicable. Rational selfishness is a virtue.
The notion that we should be subservient to others is responsible for the mess we are in. Only individuals who are radically selfish(without actively hurting others or violating their basic rights) accomplish great things. The greatest minds in the history of mankind accomplished what they did by unrelentingly pursuing their goals and not by "nobly" serving others.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News