"In order to be a truly just philanthropist, one must first become an out-and-out egoist."  quote from George Gurdjieff

"Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone."  quote from the arch-engimatic Carlos Castaneda