I am better than everyone.
You never been proud?
What do you think?
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
English essayist & juvenile novelist (1898 - 1963)
This is more or less a philosophical poll.
Can people be "better" than others? What is better? Better in general? Superior in general? Or only better/superior in select aspects?
I have heard people say they are better than others. I see people with immense IQs, memory, or physique. Some have great discipline and rigidity. Others seek wisdom or endurance. Are there those who are superior in general!
I ask because I observe society. I watch them.
There are many in our society who are proud. So proud. Privileged wealthy people. The upper crust echelons. The typical white tea partier who makes around $250,000 or more. The socialite. The wealthy businessman. The arrogant jock. The know-it-all student. Lawyers, doctors, etc. Actors, media stars, etc. The list goes on and on.
Such proud, vain people they are.
I think no one is "better" than others. Before you concur, I wonder what kind of person you are, and life you lead. Somewhere deep inside, you probably think you're better than others. You argue intensely to "win" and persuade the masses. Because you think you're better...
You never been proud?
What do you think?
Each person has his/her own path. "Better" is a relative term. Every person is a master of at least one lesson that we might learn. Often the lesson we must learn is uncomfortable and often we choose not to learn it and as a part of doing so we despise the master. We too are masters, often unknowingly, of lessons.
This is more or less a philosophical poll.
Can people be "better" than others? What is better? Better in general? Superior in general? Or only better/superior in select aspects?
I have heard people say they are better than others. I see people with immense IQs, memory, or physique. Some have great discipline and rigidity. Others seek wisdom or endurance. Are there those who are superior in general!
I ask because I observe society. I watch them.
There are many in our society who are proud. So proud. Privileged wealthy people. The upper crust echelons. The typical white tea partier who makes around $250,000 or more. The socialite. The wealthy businessman. The arrogant jock. The know-it-all student. Lawyers, doctors, etc. Actors, media stars, etc. The list goes on and on.
Such proud, vain people they are.
I think no one is "better" than others. Before you concur, I wonder what kind of person you are, and life you lead. Somewhere deep inside, you probably think you're better than others. You argue intensely to "win" and persuade the masses. Because you think you're better...
You never been proud?
What do you think?
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