Ah, oh no -- I am hardly kind at all! I hate people, and am a monster, besides. Kindness is not amongst my capabilities.
However, you are correct; humanity is by nature wholly self-centered at the base of all its actions, regardless of their apparent altruism. You derive pleasure and satisfaction from kindly doing what you "ought" regardless of the outcome, don't you, Sir? Owners of pets often purchase expensive and worthless toys and food despite their knowledge that the animal is incapable of differentiating... These things may often be couched in words such as "kindness," but there exists very little doubt that the purchases were made solely for the sake of the owner.
-- But, Sir, in your willingness to sacrifice yourself, you have displayed a trait akin to true kindness. There is no satisfaction to be found for the dead, you see.
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However, you are correct; humanity is by nature wholly self-centered at the base of all its actions, regardless of their apparent altruism. You derive pleasure and satisfaction from kindly doing what you "ought" regardless of the outcome, don't you, Sir? Owners of pets often purchase expensive and worthless toys and food despite their knowledge that the animal is incapable of differentiating... These things may often be couched in words such as "kindness," but there exists very little doubt that the purchases were made solely for the sake of the owner.
-- But, Sir, in your willingness to sacrifice yourself, you have displayed a trait akin to true kindness. There is no satisfaction to be found for the dead, you see.