There are people with inflated egos,
Bearing the yoke of hubris—a heavy festoon,
And dodging the sharp pen of truth—
The sudden, loud “pop!” of a fragile balloon.
Added: on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pm | Viewed: 113 times, 1 so far today | Comments (6)
One doesn’t have to be “judgmental” to assess another person’s behavior. There’s an ancient saying: “A tree is known by the fruit it bears.” An open eye, and an open mind, will reveal about all you may want to know.
Thanks for taking the time to visit, Ida. I encounter these situations from time to time, and I try to keep it all in perspective. Honest assessment of oneself begins in front of the mirror.
I’ve often wondered if egotistical persons may have a problem with self esteem, and exaggerate their worth to compensate. This may be so, even in cases with “gifted” people. A person is worthy of praise for developing their gifts, and achieving high levels of accomplishment in their areas of special competence, say, a grandmaster of the violin. But such a person may be dissatisfied with some other factor in his life, and may act unseemly to mask it. But, I think the important point is that a person who’s gifted should recognize that the gift is an endowment, and not some special reward for being who he is. In other words, Humility is in order. This is just my point of view—a response to a recent encounter of the unpleasant kind: a very talented jerk.
Comments (6)
October 19th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
One doesn’t have to be “judgmental” to assess another person’s behavior. There’s an ancient saying: “A tree is known by the fruit it bears.” An open eye, and an open mind, will reveal about all you may want to know.
art
October 19th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
True.
Ida
October 19th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Thanks for taking the time to visit, Ida. I encounter these situations from time to time, and I try to keep it all in perspective. Honest assessment of oneself begins in front of the mirror.
art
October 20th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
I’ve often wondered if egotistical persons may have a problem with self esteem, and exaggerate their worth to compensate. This may be so, even in cases with “gifted” people. A person is worthy of praise for developing their gifts, and achieving high levels of accomplishment in their areas of special competence, say, a grandmaster of the violin. But such a person may be dissatisfied with some other factor in his life, and may act unseemly to mask it. But, I think the important point is that a person who’s gifted should recognize that the gift is an endowment, and not some special reward for being who he is. In other words, Humility is in order. This is just my point of view—a response to a recent encounter of the unpleasant kind: a very talented jerk.
art
October 25th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
So true Art! I totally agree with your knowledge and wisdom. Thanks for sharing a great poem.
Regards,
Memoona.
October 27th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Ha Ha, I see myself there. Thanks.