Altruism or Egoism?

[Mr. Moncrieff]

I am committed to altruism in any way I can manifest it. I enjoy the utilitarianism of a good deed performed without the expectancy of a reciprocal gesture - it engenders me with a happiness otherwise reserved for personal attainment and achievement. It provides me with an intrinsic sense of worth.

I am not beyond egoism, however, as I am frequently and rather candidly aware of what pleases me and what provides another type of happiness within a utilitarian outlook. Happiness is the absence of pain and the presence of pleasure in this case, thus, as with any other human, I am always interested in removing myself from pain and assuring myself of pleasure.