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Assume positive intent, but set boundaries. The first part sounds like wishful thinking but it merely reflects the fact that there are no bad intentions, only mistaken ideas about what is good. The second part reflects the fact that some people know more than others.

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There are objectively bad intentions. For example extreme egoism (intent to gain at any cost) or pathologies. (Criminal notwithstanding.)

No I think that people with extreme egoism genuinely think that loving only themselves is the right thing to do.

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