Fire from the Gods
They hadn't built a paradise here, they'd built a _fortress_ – a vast citadel, on a scale unknown in human lands – because they understood that however beautiful their ideals of pacifism, altruism and benevolence were, they were _impotent_ without the power
Tools of Self-Discovery
Pure selfishness and pure altruism were not ideal. the best results came when people worked together towards a common goal. and those goals were best met when individuals made sure to attain that balance. he deserved happiness but so did his partners.
Tuft Chapter 2
altruism like that will make you poor in a hurry. oh, i suggest you go ahead and eat your cheese fries. they're just as tasty cold as they are hot." tank glanced down at his basket of cheese fries.
Walls: Exodus 2 - Echoes of the past
Thus society is born, and is in turn held together by genetics that favor altruism, empathy, sympathy. someone needs to herd and control this sprawling chaos, thus rules began to form, and a culture evolves.
Way of the Beast, part 5
As far as the orphanage is concerned, it's a gesture of pure altruism on zaulii's part. a kindly old man takes poor, helpless children under his tutelage and asks for nothing in return? sounds like an act of mercy, right?" jilong snarled disdainfully.
Arc 5 Chapter 3: The City of Art
Luke stammered a bit, completely blown away by her level of altruism. it was so similar to his that it was if he were talking to a female version of himself. slowly he lowered his head respectfully to her and spoke once more.
Horfie, the Selective Service Elf (By Avoozl)
You worked so hard for your altruism, your philanthropy. we just wanted to give something back. we thought trying to be as efficient as humans would work, but it seems like the road to hell is paved with good intentions like they say."
He that would fight monsters
Tindall was not so deluded about the sense of altruism amongst the moreaus that he believed chanatja had come to him out of the blue. who was it, then? a friend of his? "i agree with you," arnie said. "but now isn't the time, unfortunately.
Heated Week IV: Trouble at the club
In a moment of pure altruism, i dove for the wallet and pretended to check on a few things, 'accidentally' showing a heck of a lot more cleavage than before and making my nipples stand out through the fabric.
Horfie, the Selective Service Elf
You worked so hard for your altruism, your philanthropy. we just wanted to give something back. we thought trying to be as efficient as humans would work, but it seems like the road to hell is paved with good intentions like they say."
Runaway Role-play [Commission]
If it wasn't for her altruism she could have had the cash to just send this thing for repairs, so he chose to view this little task as him shouldering her burdens rather than being the typical it guy doing free work for acquaintances.
The Pirates of Jahaliya!
"steer your altruism in our direction, and we'd consider it. or better yet, why not join us? captain, if i may know your name?" the vixen crossed her booted feet and set them on the table.