pure self-interest

Frequency: 6.20.7 per million words

Emphasizes that an action is motivated only by self-interest and nothing else.

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Examples (10)

  • His decision was driven by pure self-interest, with no regard for others.
  • Many believe that all political actions are ultimately motivated by pure self-interest.
  • She accused him of acting out of pure self-interest, ignoring the common good.
  • The company's policy change was seen as an act of pure self-interest.
  • Can any human action truly be free from pure self-interest?
  • Their alliance was built on pure self-interest, not shared values.
  • He argued that even seemingly altruistic acts often conceal pure self-interest.
  • The negotiator's stance was rooted in pure self-interest, making compromise difficult.
  • Critics dismissed his philanthropy as nothing more than pure self-interest for tax benefits.
  • To understand his motives, one must consider the role of pure self-interest.