He was very kind-hearted and generous despite the rare times he behaved selfishly.

Mainstream theory assumes that people behave rationally and selfishly, in ways that maximize their well-being.

To learn why a rational person must behave selfishly, continue to the next section.

While mingling with immoral lawyers at the office party, Britta and Pierce are tempted to behave selfishly.

I behaved selfishly, and none of my actions was based on true love.

The brain behaves selfishly in this respect.

You may make a better and more selfless leader of the Order in the future if you behave a little more selfishly now.' '

In the book she behaves selfishly because those around her have played down madame's illness, leaving Posy to feel abandoned for a trivial illness.

She lay in bed making excuses for Humphrey, telling herself she had been behaving foolishly and selfishly, that he had every reason to be annoyed.

It is clear that she behaved selfishly throughout the hostages' subsequent and lengthy ordeals, demanding special comforts and privileges.