enlightened self interest

Sad to say , such enlightened self- interest, however, has not been a commodity in abundant supply .

Solidarity is an expression of enlightened self-interest, the self-interest of the members of a team working in achieving a common purpose.

Whether they were subject to enough political pressure or it was from enlightened self-interest, both arrows point in the same direction.

Rational egoism held that life could be perfected solely through the application of reason and enlightened self-interest.

Whether one described it as enlightened self-interest or shrewd crassness, the old American talent for making a buck was alive and well.

Geithner and European trade officials have argued that letting the yuan appreciate more is enlightened self-interest.

Smith's idea of "enlightened self-interest" has come to dominate modem views of economics. It also has wider applications.

We need compassion to get ourselves started, and enlightened self-interest to get ourselves serious.

Mr Khanna's faith in enlightened self-interest occasionally strays into wishful thinking.

On grounds of enlightened self-interest, Mr Obama should therefore be commended.

Politicians in all countries should show the leadership required to achieve an outcome that is in everyone's enlightened self-interest.

Now, however, enlightened self-interest is more the prevailing ethic.

It's enlightened self-interest.

Enlightened self-interest on the one hand is advancement, but on the other hand it is the very seat of mischief, misery and confusion.