... make, it was a decision that had a huge and enduring impact. Just before the end of the book, Tris' mother Natalie Prior sacrificed her own life for Tris. This was a truly selfless act. The choice Natalie made to save her own daughter was quite literally a life-or-death decision. After her death, Tris reflected on the situation. 'My mother's death was ... the devastating choice to leave her faction and family behind. Tris' character develops further with every decision she makes, and eventually she learns that she can be truly brave and selfless at the same time. The choices she ma...

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... is ready to do what is right in spite of all the hardships, a person who is ready to sacrifice himself/herself for the benefit of others and a person who is selfless and does not expect anything in return. A hero is an ideal person. Fathers, mothers, cops, military personnel, firefighters etc., can be considered as heroes. Everybody has a story to tell. There ... one thanked him and especially the speaker behave indifferently, he still did the chores because he felt he was responsible. According to the speaker, his father is a hero, who was selfless, with family always being the topmost...

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... no supreme ruler or God which created the existence of all or watches over. Therefore, each individual is in charge of their own "destiny" by how wholesome and selfless one is. Karma is the focus, which gives relief form a suffering life when one becomes enlightened. If one is caught up in the world of material things, they will never ... ...

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... she desired in life for the sake of her family, and to keep the promise to her mother. Family plays a key role in the decisions we make every day. Making selfless decisions for family is not always easy to do. Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds put family first when he resigned from his job because he never got to see his ... ...

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... into prison. Lucie explains Charles was in France because, "An errand of generosity brought him here" (201). The phrase "an errand of generosity" accurately describes Charles' selfless character. Even after his first incarceration, Charles is willing to sacrifice his freedom a second time. Not only does he put freedom at risk, but he sacrifices his inheritance and heir ... ...

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... to Christ. As Philippians 4:7 says, we have a peace that surpasses all understanding From God. This is naturally seen in the death of a Christian, and even if one is not a Christian a selfless death is commendable as a noble deed. Because both Tom and Carton were not afraid of death, they were able to look beyond their imminent death into the future. They were ... ...

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... father was a teacher not only at school but also at home and in community. He pushed every one of my siblings to get an education for a better future. I remember how selfless he was, always favoring us over himself with everything. How he sacrificed graduate school to spend that money on us. I'm proud of my father, the man who gave me everything ... ...

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... , the King of Uruk, was two thirds god and one third human. As a king, Gilgamesh's people expected him to be a leader by protecting them like a shepherd; courageous, strong, intelligent and selfless. But although Gilgamesh was always capable of exhibiting these qualities, what laid behind the facade was an often weak and imperfect man. The gods listened to Gilgamesh's people and decided ... ...

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... us through our lives. If there is no god then we must be our own gods, and act according to how we feel a god would act. Always fair, and always selfless. If there is no heaven then we will create it, here in the only world that exists, we have to power to do so. After all, I believe we are in ... ...

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... needs. Even after continuous verbal as well as physical abuse, she continued to feed them, as well as every other mouth on their dismal farm. If only they were more selfless and willing to aid her, she would have undoubtedly been able to provide much more for them in turn. Ironically, the men are not only taking this woman for granted ... ...

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... his actions. The good that will come of him stealing the medication would be that he would have saved his wife's life, the wife would be forever grateful for his selfless deed, and society might uproar in favor of the middle-class community not being able to afford health care when needed. However, not stealing the medication would bring more bad ... ...

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... Olenka a quick new marriage. She is still softhearted, simple, and lovely. She couldn't lose the center in her life " someone to be loved. Her great maternal love is so selfless and infinite that she can never stop to love. So inevitably she fell in love with another man and started her new life as a standard wife as she once was ... ...

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... unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God" (Peter 3:4). As Ivan spoke his last words to his wife and son, his attitude changed dramatically as selfless thoughts ran through his mind; a optimistic start to a new life in which Ivan can pursue the true meaning of life. ...

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... what soldiers do. Henry was the epitome of not doing these soldier's tasks. In order for Henry to do his job the best, he had to become unthinking. This was a selfless act rather than a selfish act that would benefit the army, rather than hinder it. Once Henry got past his invisible barrier, his fear, he was able to become an unthinking ... ...

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