<p>I think that there are two things in this world that no individual as any right to be proud of, intellegence and looks. Having either, neither, or both has nothing to do with the person who does or does not have these qualities. It is essentialy a genetic crap shoot and what is to be held in high reguard is what someone does with what they do have.</p>
<p>I disagree. I think that while we can born with “advantages” or “disadvantages,” both can be improved upon. Individuals can attribute effort towards modifying their physicality and intellect. By devoting time towards improving oneself, one is enabled to maximize contentment and self-satisfaction (assuming that that form of improvement was desirable).</p>
<p>Intelligence can be acquired with assiduous self-application. The same goes for looks.
If you have either quality, feel free to flaunt it. Most people have neither.</p>
<p>I somewhat agree with you. I hate the kid who doesn’t study but still does well in school. At the same time, I am able to compete with that kid because I substitute intelligence with hard work. </p>
<p>And although looks are genetic, the way you present yourself is the most important in my eyes (your clothes, hair, etc). You don’t have to look that great to present yourself nicely.</p>
<p>EVERYTHING is a combination of genetics and environment. I can’t take credit for the environment, at least genetics are mine and unique to me.</p>
<p>I think exalting pride in anything is a weakness</p>
<p>“Exalting pride?”</p>
<p>LOL :D</p>
<p>I’m just of a why-should-you-care mindset when it comes to this.</p>
<p>Haha that didn’t make sense did it?
I always worry about showing pride and making myself look good</p>
<p>I disagree.</p>
<p>I dislike pride in general.</p>
<p>^Why? Isn’t pride similar to self-respect?</p>
<p>Similar =/= same.</p>
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<p>I suppose you’re referring to the second definition.</p>
<p>To me, self-respect is an intrinsic value and pride is how you display it. That may not sound right either but I’m sticking to it</p>
<p>I don’t have the right to be proud of something I was born with?</p>
<p>No, I disagree with that.</p>
<p>It’s a genetic crapshoot?</p>
<p>Yes, I agree with that.</p>
<p>^^^Denotation is not the only aspect of any word or concept.</p>
<p>^ But connotations are subjective.</p>
<p>I’ve always questioned patriotism though I never dare bring it up. I’d prefer not to be ostracized by my peers.</p>
<p>^^^Perhaps not, but solely stating that doesn’t support why it should be perceived negatively (that’s mainly what I’m asking you for (your opinion/reason)).</p>
<p>I think that definitions typically hold some truth or meaning regarding a particular word or concept though. They seem to establish the base, upon which that base is then built upon.</p>
<p>^^^However, most words have ones which are widely accepted and understood.</p>
<p>^I didn’t say that it should be perceived negatively.</p>