Selflessly Selfish Novels & Stories

A huge part of me still doubted that I would end up becoming nothing more than a burden to Mac, yet as I watched his expression, I was struck by the sincerity clearly displayed. "I've always been taught that selfishness is a negative trait," I admitted, my voice trembling slightly. Mac's expression softened, and he took a step closer to me. "There's a big difference between being self-centered and taking care of yourself, Blair," he explained gently. "In fact, it's essential for your well-being. If you don't put yourself first sometimes, how can you be there for others? It's not selfishness in the negative sense; it's self-preservation."

She's a CEO's wet dream! She's been this CEO's wet dream. And my brother's apparently. She cares so much about others that she doesn't allow herself to enjoy having any type of close relationship. I said it was selfish, but it's a mix of selfish and selfless when I really look at it. My previous girlfriends, the ones who I had fallen for and broke my heart, hurt like hell. But that doesn't mean I close myself off to the possibility of another relationship and potential heartbreak. Does that make me selfish?

"I only dreamt of a happy and peaceful family... but everything was already messed up from the moment my father left us to marry that man for money!" I closed my eyes tightly and held my pounding heart. "Whenever I love someone, it only causes me tons of pain. But whenever my heart softens, I always end up being the bad one. T-Tell me what else should I do, Ley? I-I really don't know..." "Then stop being too selfless, Serena." He stroked my back, as if soothing me. "Be selfish for once and save yourself from the pit of fire. Nobody can save you but yourself, but I'm also here to be the way for that to happen."

I put my phone away and faced him, meeting his gaze and giving him all my attention. “I have come to learn that life is only lived when one is selfish. We are self-servant creatures. We care about ourselves and all those we consider to be part of our pack. We are like wolves. We are willing to give anything, to do anything for the survival of the pack or our survival. Anyone who would think to give their life up for another person or give something of value for nothing would actually seem to be a stupid person in this world.” “So you are saying that sacrificing and caring for others is stupid?” he retorted.

said Alessia with a sad face. Their gaze softened. Alessia knows that they are actually very affectionate but, because they are hindered by prestige, they don't seem to show anything and still try to act normal even though they know each other's problems. Alessia smiled sadly. Feeling what Alby said was true. Selfishness won't save anything And quite the opposite, when we want to If you try to be open, the situation will be more controlled, including your feelings. alone. There is a certain relief when we can find someone who really is

“I don’t deserve any of the gentleness you’ve given me.” “You deserve all that’s good and to be happy, and you’re allowed to be selfish about it.” “There’s only so much selfishness that can be accepted.” “I think your and I's selfishness is different from others,” Olivia starts. “It’s… It’s selfless.” Asher surveys her. “That doesn’t make sense.”

The impact took me off my feet and crashed me on the ground. Israel stood over me and began to curse me. " You fool! You bloody fool! You think I'm selfish? Do I look like I give a damn? Look at me and look at you! I can never view you as my equal. You think you know a lot about this world but you don't know sqat. This world is cruel and evil and selfish. If you must survive, you must be the same too. I'm no saint and I don't claim to be one. I'm the guy who caught my father's murderer and fed him alive to my crocodiles. I'm the same guy who sold his soul to the devil so I can protect my family and the Giovanni empire. Yes I'm selfish. A selfish man makes sacrifices but these sacrifices alwa

“Color me shocked.” His sarcasm was warranted. “I know you’ve been saying it for years, but you are not as pretty or as eloquent as she is.” He laughed. “I’m not sure that’s an insult.” “She called me selfless.” I didn’t want to brag, but it was the first time in my life I had been called selfless. I had been called selfish more times than I could count. Even when I gave to charity and the grateful members of one board or another would call me generous, selfless felt completely different.

I couldn’t stop, I won't be able to hold back my tears if I keep standing there. “Don’t be selfish,” he called after me, his tone firmer now, carrying a weight that made my chest tighten. “She’s your sister and you should be happy, what the fuck is wrong with you?” Selfish? Am I being selfish? The word hit me like a slap. But I kept walking, if this is selfishness, then maybe I don’t care. Maybe I wanted to be selfish. Because for once, just once, I want something to remain mine.

"And what if he doesn't want to? What'd you do after that? Will you let go of her just to keep her safe? Or will you defy all to keep her by her side? What'd be your choice if it comes to that, little brother? Despite your refusal to break her world apart just so you could stay by her side; what'd you do if that's the only way you have?" "Love is selfless. " I mumble and he nods. I tear my gaze away from him and lift the card in my hand. Staring at the gorgeous smile on her face here, I give my answer. "And that's why I don't want it to come to that, but I'd be selfish if it does. "