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)