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Thread #88054   Message #1649897
Posted By: Rapparee
16-Jan-06 - 09:22 PM
Thread Name: BS: The Measure Of A Man (Or Woman)
Subject: RE: BS: The Measure Of A Man (Or Woman)
I have my heroes, those I think are the best that humanity has to offer.

--Those who work day after day in a dead-end, mindless, job, possibly one that could easily snuff out life like a candle flame, so that their kids can eat and, perhaps, have a better life.

--Those that risk and often lose their own life to save others.

--Those that put their reputations on the line for what is right.

--Those that say "NO!" when it's necessary to say "NO!" -- and those that say "YES!" and then go beyond a simple affirmation.

--Those that see their duty and do it.

--Those that can go to sleep knowing that they've done the best they can for themselves and for others.

In brief, those who can get beyond Self and actually do for others without expectation of a reward of any sort.