Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.
Interpretation
Selfish desires often undermine genuine connections and love.
This quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt suggests that when individuals prioritize their own interests above the well-being of others, it negatively impacts their ability to form sincere and loving relationships. True affection is rooted in selflessness and a commitment to the collective good, and when self-interest prevails, it creates barriers to love and connection.
In practice
In a wedding speech, one could say, 'Remember that self-interest is the enemy of all true affection, and may your love be always selfless.'
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I married beneath me. All women do.
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