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“Altruistic' kidney donors starting chain-reaction transplants”
“Research: Evidence of Human-like 'Altruistic' Behavior in Fish Documented; 'Pretty Amazing”
“Altruistic blood donors often receive freebies like movie tickets or paid vacation hours that would be illegal for kidney donors.”
“Altruistic behaviors may originate as a salvation-seeking bargain that drives a sense of duty (an inclination related to altruism) but it is clear that many mature in their faith have fully incorporated 'service over self' (as my friends at Rotary say) as creed and practice.”
The Huffington Post: Tom Vander Ark: Where Does Good Come From?
“Scaughdt (“scot”) is the principal founder of (i) am — Inspiring the Altruistic Moment (www. inspiringthealtruisticmoment.com).”
“Altruistic organ donation stands as the highest ideal and should be valued as such, rather than devalued merely because it cannot be employed with the level of perfection we increasingly clamor for in America.”
“Altruistic love is the ultimate weapon against hatred.”
The Huffington Post: Matthieu Ricard: What Is the True Meaning of Forgiveness? (VIDEO)
“Altruistic sanctioning of non-cooperation – the ability to punish those who act selfishly and harm others.”
“Altruistic principles are evidently not driving the continued presence of the defense corporations operating in Afghanistan.”
The Huffington Post: Kathy Kelly: The World Cup of Economic and Military Warfare
“Altruistic behavior serves a cooperative group life, which benefits the actors of such behavior, yet the behavior is fueled by its own autonomous motivations, which vary from self-serving to other-regarding.”
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kmassie "What could he do with ten million dollars? At first, his thoughts were altruistic." From the book The Ultimate Reality Show by Clay Jacobsen on page 67. Sep 26, 2010