He is much attached to her, no doubt, and would lead a lonely life without her, but it would seem the height of selfishness if he were to stand in the way of her making so brilliant a marriage. (Quelle: Projekt Gutenberg)
Das Schlagwort ist hier 'Insightful selfishness', einsichtiger Egoismus. (Quelle: Süddeutsche Zeitung 1996)