Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.
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Material progress and a higher standard of living bring us greater comfort and health, but do not lead to a transformation of the mind, which is the only thing capable of providing lasting peace. Profound happiness, unlike fleeting pleasures, is spiritual in nature. It depends on the happiness of others and it is based on love and affection.
Embrace with tender affection the whole of humanity, especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important.
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