Are You Enslaved by Your Emotions? The Definition of the Phase "Being a Martyr" From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopaedias One who will choose to make great sacrifices to further one's belief, or a cause or principle. One who makes a great show of suffering because of misfortune or hardship in life in order to arouse sympathy. Or when the person has not developed enough courage and self-respect to step out of the rut. Certain people lack vital character traits such as Love for self and others, Respect for self and others or Courage to stand up for their beliefs and to accept new challenges in...