Humans are basically selfish. Write a paragraph about 300 words to state that whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Include examples and illustrations to support your viewpoint.

It is the fact that
humans
are social animals that are born to live in communities.
Additionally
, to make society peaceful, we have to be empathetic.
However
, some people believe that
humans
are fundamentally selfish. From my point of view, self-centeredness is a human's instinct and I agree with the statement for various reasons, which are outlined in the following paragraph.
To begin
with,
humans
often consider themselves
first
when opportunities come. It is a common human personality since ancient times, people did not concern that the animals that they hunted and consumed
also
have a life.
In other words
, it is the selfishness of mankind to serve themselves and fulfil their needs in the easiest way.
Furthermore
, most
humans
wish to be happy, get rich, sleep tight, eat well and enjoy life, all of these are the reasons people live today.
For example
, since we were born, crying to demand something we want is a usual situation for babies. Infants live without thinking about others but their needs, before empathy is taught by adults later.
Moreover
, when
humans
grow up, most of them worry about how to spend the rest of their life without facing difficult conditions.
However
, they tend to commit suicide if the resolution is not discovered. In conclusion, being selfish is a common emotion among mankind. It is an instinct that we have to hide and avoid to preserve a harmonious society.
Besides
, considering yourself
first
is not a fault, as long as it does not bother or cause a problem to others.
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