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Old 03-02-2008, 00:00   #22
LancYorkYankee
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Re: Pure altruism does it exist?

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Originally Posted by garinda View Post
Are there people who act without the need for praise or recognition, either physically or spiritually, yes, in my opinion.
I agree with Rindy's thought here. I know many people who do things casue it's just the right thing to do. Even if just to bring a bit of joy or light into someone's world.

Some would say that my belief in God drives me, and many others to do these sort of things. However, it is rare that I think that I'm getting "another jewel in my crown" for such act or deed.

Heck, what about Mez putting me up when I go over there for a visit. okay, she does get a witty, charming, hunk of a man staying with her for a bit, but I really don't think this is her reason!

Or how bout the simple acts of those who offered to buy me a pint while over there? Mez buying a bunch of candies for my kids? Or the complete strangers who gave me a pound for the parking thingamagig in Ashton-Under-Lyne? Or Bernie giving me Ianto's cane for a keepsake, etc, etc, etc?

I think nice people do things just cause they're nice people!

Brian
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