Pride attaches undue importance to the superiority of one's status in the eyes of others; and shame is fear of humiliation at one's inferior status in the estimation of others. When one sets one's heart on being highly esteemed, and achieves such rating, then he or she is automatically involved in fear of losing status.
LaoziThe man of knowledge acquires something new everyday, and the man of Tao lets go of something new every day.
LaoziThe leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.
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