It was a fashion in pursuit of self-improvement.

绘画成为一种追求自我完善的时尚。

youdao

The pursuit of self-interest is a form of thought that is going out.

追求个人利益的思想方式已经快过时了。

youdao

On the contrary, I admire her intellectual honesty and her pursuit of self-knowledge.

相反的是，我欣赏她充满智慧的直白和对自我认识的追求。

youdao

Do you need further evidence that, in the words of Stigliz, "the pursuit of self-interest does not necessarily lead to overall economic efficiency"?

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