selflessness

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The author argues that contemporary American business and government leaders are fundamentally characterized by an absence of character, which the author defines as steadfastness, selflessness, self-sacrifice, honesty, and integrity in dealings with others.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

He lived in an era in which selflessness was considered one of the core virtues of a great leader, and at crucial moments in our history, he behaved accordingly.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

“This act of bravery and selflessness reflects exactly who they were: people who instinctively chose to help, even at great personal risk,” according to a statement released by friends of the family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

It is one of the incredible accounts of selflessness and courage that have emerged from one of Australia's darkest days.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

And not just their beliefs about God and whatever else is out there, but about right and wrong, about selflessness?

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth