Opportunism
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Opportunism is the practice of taking advantage of circumstances — with little regard for principles or with what the consequences are for others. Opportunist actions are expedient actions guided prim
Opportunity Seized, Opportunity Missed, engraving by Theodoor Galle, 1605
Self-interest
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Self-interest generally refers to a focus on the needs or desires of one's self. Most times, actions that display self-interest are often performed without conscious knowing. A number of philosophical
Opportunism
…with little regard for principles or with what the consequences are for others. Opportunist actions are expedient actions guided primarily by self-interested motives. The term can be applied to individual humans and living organisms, groups, organizations, styles, behaviors and trends. Opportunism or…
An appeal to self-interest during World War II