Altruism is the unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others.
I can't say that I always practice altruism, but it is something that I strive for. It is a virtue that probably most mothers, including my own, try to instill in their child. It's such an important virtue because it really can make all the difference in how our world runs. I learned this lesson at an early age, and it has changed the way that I look at life. An immense part of my moral upbringing came from my mother.