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No, just like the wise man doesn’t think he’s wise, the good man does not think he is good. He thinks he’s trying to be good, but he can recognize his moral failings.

Well that ties into the humility factor of it all.

I really like the way Latinos say “de nada” when you say “gracias”. It’s kind of like a “it’s nothing, just the right thing to do”

Instead of “you’re welcome”. Although there’s nothing inherently bad in that either.

I guess it’s something you need taught to you when you are young that sort of seeps into you. That whole “treat others how you would have them treat you.” Sort of thing.

But then being able to maintain that when others don’t give it back…that makes it harder. And if that constantly happens I can see how people would grow bitter.

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Posted by Grassy1

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Posted on 7/31/22 at 9:54 am to fr33manator

I'm not sure that I can answer your question, but seems like some nuggets were created in this thread.

I'll throw out an example of perhaps one side.

I have a friend who loves to be angry at seemingly minute things, such as a restaurant not having Tobasco available, as if NO OTHER hot sauce could possibly be acceptable to apply to their food. He pretty much stays angry about something.

But he also takes opportunities to help his neighbors when he can. But it seems like he makes sure to tell as many people as he can of his good deed.

Certainly his neighbors appreciate his deeds.

I'm not going to say he's not a good man, but I don't think he's as good of a man as he thinks he is.

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