WIST

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.

Peter Flom (contemp.)
Belief-L (24 Jan. 2001)

Enlightened self-interest is a wonderful thing. Turning on the light can be hard.

Peter Flom (contemp.)
Belief-L (24 Jan. 2001)

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can make misery a lot more comfortable.

Peter Flom (contemp.)
Belief-L (6 Jun. 2001)

Money can’t buy happiness, but poverty can’t buy anything.

Peter Flom (contemp.)
Belief-L (6 Jun. 2001)