Waving Selfishness And Motives

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Each one lives, waving selfishness; indeed, it is human nature; whereas, one's motives show its frame of mind and character, not nature.
Each one lives, waving selfishness; indeed, it is human nature; whereas, one's motives show its frame of mind and character, not nature.
Each one lives, waving selfishness; indeed, it is human nature; whereas, one's motives show its frame of mind and character, not nature.
Each one lives, waving selfishness; indeed, it is human nature; whereas, one's motives show its frame of mind and character, not nature.
Each one lives, waving selfishness; indeed, it is human nature; whereas, one's motives show its frame of mind and character, not nature.
Each one lives, waving selfishness; indeed, it is human nature;

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