There is no word more generally misinterpreted than the word egoism, in its modern sense.

But the egoist has no ideals, for the knowledge that his ideals are only his ideals, frees him from their domination. He acts for his own interest, not for the interest of ideals.

There is never enough gold to redeem all the currency in circulation.

According to your sympathy, you will take pleasure in your own happiness or in the happiness of other people; but it is always your own happiness you seek.

However near and dear to you may be your wife, children, friends, they are not you; they are outside of you.

There is no other who experiences your thoughts or your feelings.

There is no word more generally misinterpreted than the word egoism, in its modern sense.