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1	->''"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."''
2	-->--'''Dalai Lama XIV'''
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4	Generosity is one of the greatest virtues. It means putting others first and putting oneself last. Characters are so dedicated for others that they would sacrifice themselves just to let them live. Here's an index of generosity.
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6	Contrast SelfishnessTropes. Compare ResponsibilityTropes if selflessness is an obligation. Also compare HumilityTropes, as humility and selflessness tend to go hand-in-hand.
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8	!!Tropes:
9	[[index]]
10	* ActOfTrueLove: Doing something for love of another, even when it would cost you dearly.
11	* AllLovingHero: Cares about the happiness and well-being of everyone, even the vile, selfish, or uncaring.
12	* ArmedAltruism: A character giving their sole weapon to someone they want safe in immediate combat.
13	* BreakHisHeartToSaveHim: Hurting someone you love (and hurting yourself in the process) in order to save them.
14	* CasualCarGiveaway
15	* ChaoticGood: No regard for the rules, but all regard for others.
16	* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Looking out for the welfare of others, even when it's unwise, unhealthy, or driving you into an early grave.
17	* ContagiousHeroism: Being so selfless that others feel compelled to do the same.
18	* ADoormatToHisMen: A leadership figure is ''so'' selfless and empathetic that he effectively stops being a leader.
19	* DrawAggro: Attracting the attention of something dangerous so other members of your party can recover or escape.
20	* AFatherToHisMen: Assuming responsibility for those under your command; earning their respect by making it clear that you value their lives.
21	* TheFourLoves: The fourth love, agape, is love without any self-interest or expectation of reward.
22	* AFriendInNeed
23	* FriendOrIdolDecision: Choosing the friend over the idol is a selfless decision.
24	* FriendToAllChildren: Children need love...
25	* FriendToAllLivingThings: ...and so do animals.
26	* GoThroughMe: "I will make you hurt me before I let you hurt this person behind me."
27	* GoingDownWithTheShip
28	* GoodSamaritan
29	* GreaterNeedThanMine
30	* HeWillNotCrySoICryForHim: Taking on another's emotional burdens.
31	* HeroDoesPublicService
32	* HeroesFrontierStep: Performing an action so noble, without any sort of personal drive, that it solidifies you as a hero.
33	* HeroicSacrifice: Laying down your own life (or health, or happiness) so that others will be spared.
34	* HolidayVolunteering
35	* HumanJungleGym: Large characters letting little children climb up their bodies like a playground.
36	* IAmSpartacus
37	* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Accepting the heartache of letting someone you love find happiness with another person.
38	* ItsNotYouItsMe
39	* ItsNotYouItsMyEnemies
40	* KeepTheReward
41	* KindheartedSimpleton: An slow-witted, artless character who cares a lot about their friends and is incredibly well-mannered, well-meaning, altruistic, and compassionate towards everyone.
42	* LawfulGood
43	* MartyrWithoutACause
44	* TheMenFirst
45	* MessianicArchetype
46	* TheNeedsOfTheMany: You have a large amount of friends who need help; you choose to help the most important one.
47	* NeutralGood
48	* NiceGuy
49	* OverlyGenerousFool: A character is so generous with their money that they suffer financially.
50	* ParentalSubstitute
51	* PayingItForward: A character helps another because someone else helped them in a similar situation before.
52	* PetTheDog: Proof that you are not completely evil.
53	* PrizedPossessionGiveaway
54	* SaveTheJerk: A heroic character shows off their selflessness by saving someone who's mean to them.
55	* SelflessWish: Having a possible opportunity to get something for yourself and using it for others instead.
56	* SentimentalSacrifice: Having to destroy something you love for a greater good.
57	* ShooTheDog: Sending someone away for their own good.
58	* SmallStepsHero: Doing all the good deeds first before facing the bad.
59	* SweetAndSourGrapes: You got what you desired, but in the end, you realize you don't want it anymore.
60	* TakeMeInstead
61	* TakingTheBullet: "Don't kill my loved ones! Shoot me instead!"
62	* TakingTheHeat: Willingly taking the blame for something your friend did so they can be let off the hook.
63	* ThinkNothingOfIt
64	* TuckAndCover
65	* UndyingLoyalty: Never abandoning a friend or ally, ever.
66	* WellIntentionedExtremist: A character who commits heartless deeds specifically for a noble goal.
67	* YouShallNotPass (done so a friend, family member, or [[LoveInterest loved one]] can escape).

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