- The first law of human nature is self-preservation, right?
- I suppose so.
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- I meant I wasn't broke to the point of being hungry. I have a few dollars.
- But you suggested help for someone in larger turn.
- You are her only means of support?
- Yes.
- And you intend to kill yourself?
- Yes.
- That's being selfish, isn't it?
- Selfish?
- Yes, you are concentrating solely on self.
- The first law of human nature is self-preservation, right?
- The second law is the preservation of family.
- So you decide to deny the first law and destroy yourself.
- Into the consequence, deny the second and leave your mother alone and in need.
- You indicate a form of insanity.
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