self-interests

For three decades Minnesota was “the state that works,” a place where political, civic, labor, and business leaders routinely put aside their self-interests and worked together to advance the common good.

The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

For three decades Minnesota was “the state that works,” a place where political, civic, labor, and business leaders routinely put aside their self-interests and worked together to advance the common good.

The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

For three decades Minnesota was “the state that works,” a place where political, civic, labor, and business leaders routinely put aside their self-interests and worked together to advance the common good.

The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

So, it seems controlled application of that very dangerous knowledge you claim not to understand is possible, when you are motivated by your own self-interests.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact Paths of Disharmony Dayton Ward 2011

Witnessing the brokerage industry fight for the lowest fiduciary standard to protect its financial self-interests is disappointing at best.

Phyllis Borzi Is on to Something Important for Investors 2011

The oil sector in Canada, like in most places, is swimming in foreign investment and record profits and is not afraid to spend those profits to ensure business as usual continues to serve its narrow self-interests -- even in the face of dire warnings coming from 'radicals' like the International Energy Agency.

Kelly Rigg: Canada Is Making the Wrong Decision on Tar Sands Oil Kelly Rigg 2012

In the Christian tradition, one should seek to satisfy the same basic self-interests and needs for all human beings that we would wish to see fulfilled for ourselves.

Robert Creamer: The Real Attack on the Spirit of Christmas Comes From the Right Wing Robert Creamer 2011

We may have the right to vote our conscience, but as citizens, we also have a responsibility to look beyond our own self-interests, and judge the issues and the individuals on the facts in the context of overall public good.

Jim Lichtman: The Way Things Ought to Be Jim Lichtman 2010

It seems only natural that China's dominance and self-interests in the market will embolden the efforts of China's art critics and historians to reshape the canon of global art history to better reflect their own image--at least in focusing more world attention on the artists who continue the long line of traditional Chinese genres and subjects.

G. Roger Denson: China Takes Top Spot in Art Auction Sales Away From the US & UK -- What It Means for Global Culture G. Roger Denson 2011

It seems only natural that China's dominance and self-interests in the market will embolden the efforts of China's art critics and historians to reshape the canon of global art history to better reflect their own image--at least in focusing more world attention on the artists who continue the long line of traditional Chinese genres and subjects.

G. Roger Denson: China Takes Top Spot in Art Auction Sales Away From the US & UK -- What It Means for Global Culture G. Roger Denson 2011