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Well, he's mistaken in his assumption others will act the same way as him. That's a kind of 'wrong', too- towards himself.


Being kind to other and giving them the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise is only human.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocal_altruism


And can be hugely benefitical or detrimental.

Adam Grant writes about this topic in. Givers are overrepresented both among the most and among the least successful individuals. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16158498-give-and-take




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