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Osho Quotes on Selfishness

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True selfishness is to drop the ego; in the absence of expectations, life unfolds in gratitude, contentment, and bliss.

Be utterly selfish in your pursuit of enlightenment; only when you realize truth can you authentically share it, for your very presence will radiate love and inspire others.

True awareness of others arises only from the light of inner awakening; when you illuminate your own flame, you can see others as they truly are, free from projection and prejudice.

Selfishness and altruism are two sides of the same coin; true intelligence lies in understanding that your happiness is intertwined with the happiness of others.

To deny yourself is to dissolve the ego's boundaries and merge with the infinite, while taking up the cross is the courageous acceptance of the ego's death, allowing true life, bliss, and love to flow through you.

True selfishness is the path to inner richness; only when you are fulfilled can your sharing be a natural overflow, not a duty.

Selfishness is the shadow of the ego; when you look within with awareness, you find that the ego is an illusion, and love blossoms effortlessly.