Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man. . . . It is the comparison that makes you proud: the pleasure of being above the rest. Once the element of competition is gone, pride is gone.
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How Can a Buddhist Strive to “Save All Beings” Without Inflating Their Ego?
Instead of believing we are such great people for helping others, we can thank all beings for allowing us to be of service.
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