Altruism
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Altruism is concern for the well-being, the life, of others independently of personal benefit or reciprocity.
Giving alms to the poor is often considered an altruistic action.
An old Homo erectus who survived for years without teeth probably through its group sharing their food is regarded as an early example of altruism
Giving alms to beggar children
Volunteers assist Hurricane victims at the Houston Astrodome, following Hurricane Katrina.
Compassion
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Compassion is a social emotion that motivates people to go out of their way to relieve the physical, mental, or emotional pains of others and themselves. Compassion is sensitivity to the emotional asp
Hugging is a common display of compassion
Compassion in action: painting of the parable of the Good Samaritan by Giacomo Conti (1813-1888)
A 1930s photograph of a desert traveler praying to Allah "the Compassionate, the Merciful"
Avalokiteśvara looking out over the sea of suffering. China, Liao dynasty.