But resistance to austerity in southern Europe is not rooted in general hostility toward sacrifice.

Another series of studies has shown that when the hormone oxytocin is administered via nasal spray, it increases trusting and cooperative behavior within social groups, but also decreases cooperation with those perceived as outsiders.

Perhaps Cortés, blinded by his dreams of glory, was ready to sacrifice his troops even when the odds of victory were too slim.

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid Al Adha which commemorates Ibrahim's (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael for Allah (God).

In a revolutionary atmosphere of solidarity and self sacrifice, people tend to think that when their victory is complete, paradise on Earth is inevitable.

But there is no Darwinian payoff to sacrificing our resources to anonymous strangers, particularly those in faraway lands.

There are many more people willing to risk their lives to kill Americans than there were on September 11.

Only leadership by a determined great power, prepared to sacrifice its particular national interests in order to break the resulting impasse, might conceivably have saved the meeting.

They told me they were proud and willing to give everything for my safety.

Illustrious jugglers the Raspyni Brothers show off their uncanny balance, agility, coordination and willingness to sacrifice . Now, if you'll just stand completely still...

The willingness to sacrifice some part of their private interest to support the public interest damages the souls and portfolios of the 1 .

But in its quest to enhance its great power prestige today, Russia seems willing to sacrifice its long term security interests in the region for immediate diplomatic gratification.

We share the residents outrage that the South Korean government is willing to sacrifice the safety of the island residents in order to build this U.S. missile defense outpost as part of a provocative strategy to surround China.

Are you willing to sacrifice some economic growth domestically or, conversely, are you willing to jeopardize relations with China and India for the sake of the environment?

But Tereshkova s dream about travel to Mars is not just suicidal nostalgia for a time when she was young and surrounded by people who were ready to sacrifice their lives for a greater cause.

So do most of the new generation of Russian women (and men) in their modern, calculating minds, there is little place for sacrifice, whether for family, art, culture, or science.

But even if the commitment strategy produced beneficial incentives, it might not have been worth the risk. Perhaps Cortés, blinded by his dreams of glory, was ready to sacrifice his troops even when the odds of victory were too slim.

When our ambition is unbounded, it leads us to lie, to cheat, to steal, to hurt others, to sacrifice things of real value. When our fears are bounded, we're prudent we're cautious we're thoughtful.

France wanted to tame German power by harnessing it to the European project, and Germany was prepared to sacrifice the Deutsche Mark for the sake of France s acceptance of a united Germany, the nightmare of Europe s recent past.

The followers of such a leader feel trust, admiration, loyalty and respect for the leader and because of the qualities of the transformational leader are willing to work harder than originally expected.

At some point, the IMF s strategy, which should be focused on the distressed country s citizens and its creditors, should depart from that of the eurozone, which is more willing to sacrifice individual countries interests for the larger interest of the monetary union.

As for the impact on lives in Gaza, Hamas like Yasir Arafat has again shown itself to be more devoted to the idea of Palestine than to the welfare of Palestinians.

Only leadership by a determined great power, prepared to sacrifice its particular national interests in order to break the resulting impasse, might conceivably have saved the meeting. But such leadership was as unlikely then as it is now.

The developing world understandably does not want to sacrifice its growth for a global public good, especially when the United States, the richest country in the world, seems unwilling to sacrifice even a little of its luxurious life style.

Unfortunately the choice had to be made at an age when the boy would not yet be able to consciously choose whether to sacrifice his reproductive capabilities, and there was no guarantee that the voice would remain of musical excellence after the operation.

Unlike Yasser Arafat, who fought for eternal Palestine and not for actual Palestinians, whose prosperity and safety he was always willing to sacrifice for the cause, Nasrallah has a political constituency centered in southern Lebanon.

It has given way to widespread resentment. There are many more people willing to risk their lives to kill Americans than there were on September 11.

For a long time, these two issues seemed to be at odds. The developing world understandably does not want to sacrifice its growth for a global public good, especially when the United States, the richest country in the world, seems unwilling to sacrifice even a little of its luxurious life style.