So _they_ thrive, _all the rest_ of humanity may go to the dogs; so they revel in luxury and debauchery, all the rest of humanity may revel in poverty, vice and crime; so they enjoy all the blessings of organized society, all the rest of humanity may bear its curses.

Man is essentially a selfish animal.

Self-preservation is the very first law which he learns to observe and to practice.

That he may get on top of the social ladder and remain there, he will sacrifice family, common humanity and patriotism.

Naturally, Moloch-self is the god he serves.