#altruism

#altruism

In another, adapted from Theodore Parker, a 19th-century abolitionist preacher, Dr. King points to another aspect of his dream. King writes, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." The first quote points to individual behavior, the second toward social action. Dr. King didn't emphasize one approach over the other. For him, personal and social morality were of a piece. A good world is one that is both kind and just.

Mr. Deeds, a sweet man from Vermont, inherits $20 million and attempts to give away his wealth to the poor, igniting ire from New York's elite.

"Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own." - H. Jackson Brown

The health sector requires skilled, altruistic, and motivated individuals to perform complex tasks for which ex-post incentives may prove ineffective. Health professionals should have a genuine desire to help their patients, independent of monetary rewards.

True purpose starts with what lights you up, not what serves others. Selfish purpose often leads to the most authentic generosity.