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Jean-Paul Sartre

It disturbs me no more to find men base, unjust, or selfish than to see apes mischievous, wolves savage, or the vulture ravenous.

Jean-Paul Sartre

Men

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The author is saying that it does not surprise or upset him when people act selfishly or unfairly because such behavior is natural, just like animals acting according to their instincts. He compares human flaws to the typical actions of animals, implying that these negative traits are expected rather than shocking.

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