selfiess

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Was the world just lucky to have such a selfiess champion, toiling bravely for no greater reward than the knowledge that justice was done?

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010
If it had just been Swan and he said no - if Swan chose to martyr himself - then it would just have been one resignation by a promising but comparatively junior cabinet member; damage could be limited and Swan was young enough to bide his time until he was rewarded for his selfiess act by being allowed back on board.

Country of the Blind Brookmyre, Christopher, 1968- 1997