Economists, typically baffled by selflessness, have tended to hunt for hidden self-interest in apparent altruism.
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In fact, it can be very difficult to spot when the ego masquerades as selflessness.
Their caring, fundraising, mentoring and selflessness makes Britain a more contented, supportive, better-adjusted and happier place.
The first miracle is compound interest and the second I call service and selflessness.
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With her selflessness and his service, she and Larry must have made a great pair.
Some entrepreneurs and successful (wealthy, not merely well-off) people are not acquainted with selflessness.
And I know his selflessness and dedication has made his team and his family very, very proud.
These are people who give so much to this nation every day with such dignity and selflessness.
We find meaning in a bottle of water, a rescued pet, a family reunited, an act of selflessness.
America is safer and more respected because of the courage and selflessness of the United States Armed Forces.
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Ironically my own mission of service and selflessness has much in common with the mission of prisoners.
The seven principles, now enshrined in the ministerial code, are selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Now, there have been countless acts of kindness and selflessness in recent days.
My first service and selflessness business lesson came as a complete surprise.
We rededicate our time on Earth to selflessness, and to loving our neighbors.
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"These are people who give so much to this nation every day with such dignity and selflessness, " he said.
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Rose first introduced me to service and selflessness, and told me it held the key to both heaven and earth.
Honestly, that is a clear indicator of selflessness amongst them, motivation and inspiration to many potential donors across the world.
One way of describing the evolution of our political and economic models is as a macro trend from selfishness to selflessness.
August Turak is a speaker, consultant and author whose writings examine how service and selflessness can lead to success at work.
Our freedom was secured because of the courage and selflessness of our men and women in the United States armed forces.
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First they ask what space exploration has to do with my philosophy of service and selflessness or my interest in mystical spirituality.
Mr Ahmadinejad thanked the people of Iran "for their goodness, for their greatness, for their selflessness, their sacrifices, and for their forgiveness".
But such bravery and selflessness do not go unnoticed by senior officers.
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And all of you represent the virtues and the values that America so desperately needs right now: sacrifice and selflessness, honor and decency.
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The monks also provided the highly successful business model based on service and selflessness that has become the basis for all my work.
Our Union endures because of their courage and selflessness, and today, we resolve anew to show them the care and support they so deeply deserve.
Their actions, their selflessness poses a challenge to each of us.
And they will take their selflessness and their service, their commitment and their integrity and they will spread it to every corner of our society.
And corporate philanthropy, and its seeming selflessness, became a critical factor in public policy discussions about whether and how best to regulate corporations and their practices.
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