"To live, man must hold three things as the supreme and ruling values of his life: Reason, Purpose, Self-Esteem." Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
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According to Objectivism, one can risk one's life for one's values, but not for strangers or people whom you don't care about. It is selfish to risk your life to save your child, because they bring you so much joy. It would be a sacrifice to risk your life to save a person you don't know. The context is very important, keep in mind.
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