> I believe that the most important quality in the universe is self.
But
> not my self alone. All selves are valuable to me (though I do have
> favorites). I am interested in bettering the lives of all selves, mine
and
> others. Of course, my main focus will be on doing what is best for myself
> and those others I have the closest contact with.
I like what you say here. But I think you're glossing over how intertwined, your well being is with the well being of others.