John Buchanan Robinson quote

In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism.
John Buchanan Robinson
John Buchanan Robinson
John Buchanan Robinson
Born: May 23, 1846
Died: Jan 28, 1933

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Interpretation, Idealism, Altruism, Antithesis, Egoism, Modern, Brief

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