Whom , amongst ye , dare to make a mockery of the phrase?!
Question: "enlightened self interest?"
Answers: "enlightened self interest?"
So...you're selfish and ya know it, right?
Clap your hands.
I like tuna sammiches and Cheez Doodles and red angerine Fanta.
Boogers have no Calories
Not me!
It is the hub from which most intelligent actions proceed!
To me the expression even sums up my attitude to God, and things 'spiritual'.
1 If I am right to love God, all will be well!
2 If I am not, it makes no difference, for I shall not 'exist' to regret my error!
3 Heads I win, tails I don't lose!
= ENLIGHTENED SELF INTEREST
For I find it 'fun' (when not actually terrifying!) to be in love with my maker - even if He does not - in FACT - exist as a personal being.
(i.e. neither I nor any living being KNOWS - we only THINK, and believe or otherwise).
Cheers oty