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New Zealand Tablet, 4 December 1919, Page 11

Selfishness is probably the greatest curse of the human race. The selfishness of youth is due to thoughtlessness. The selfishness of middle age is due to heartlessness. The selfishness of old age is due to carelessness... But it’s just plain selfishness in every case, no matter what be the cause; absolute disregard for the well-being of friends and neighbors ; and the exaltation of self. The thing that makes- us love and; honor others is the complete absence of selfishness, says a contemporary. There is no surer sign of greatness than the willingness to take the humblest place. It is an infallible sign of a small soul to be always clamoring for the front seat.