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Originally Posted by Akashic_Librarian  Isn't the man who works everyday in the dead end job, earning what little he can to feed his family, in fact great?
Isn't the single mom, through no means of her own left to raise a child in poverty and tries her best day in day out to do the best thing she knows how to do, isn't she great? |
To each his own, Akashic. I can only define "great" for myself, but I cannot pass judgement on anyone, especially a man working a dead end job or a single mom doing her best. It doesn't matter what
I think. Do
they think they're great? Are they enthralled with their lives? I sincerely hope they are!
"Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his moccasins."
-- Native American Proverb Quote:
Originally Posted by Akashic_Librarian But when I look at the so called "great" people today; Celebrities, those born into wealth, the outdated monarchy, business men that lie cheat and steal, I ask myself, is that what constitues "great" theses days, if so, then I don't ever want to be great. |
"Celebrated" or "publicized" doesn't necessarily equate to "greatness". For me, I equate achieving one's dreams with greatness. What is the greatest life one can imagine for themself? What are they doing to make it reality?
Perhaps you haven't thought about it. What is
your definition of greatness? Is it simply being on TV? An heir to a billion dollar empire? A crooked executive?
- Tom