From early childhood his moral principles had struggled blindly with his interests, but he was certain of one law that ruled all others - masses of men invariably follow interests in deciding morals. Morality is a private and costly luxury. (Henry Adams)

From early childhood his moral principles had struggled blindly with his interests, but he was certain of one law that ruled all others - masses of men invariably follow interests in deciding morals. Morality is a private and costly luxury.

Henry Adams

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