About This Quote
To be "great" is an ego goal; to be real is existential. This quote is a great example of the difference between being a person’s worst nightmare and being his or her best friend. The worst nightmare is taking on another person’s definition of “greatness.” That way lies madness and self-destruction. The best friend is a person who can still think clearly, even when his friend’s ego trips him up.
Source: The Journey Of Being Human: Is It Possible To Find Real Happiness In Ordinary Life?
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