Arrogance and Greed

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I think if we discuss these two together, i.e. Arrogance and Greed, then the emphasis will be on Greed and Arrogance will be just a supporting thing for the Greedy attitude.

I’m more interested in the Arrogance, and would like comment on it alone. In my view the general arrogance that we see in people, is because people are trying their best to prove that they are not what they are, like identity-wise we are confused group but the problem is that we don’t remove our confusions, or we don’t repair our surroundings, and general conscience.

What we do as a solution is that we think that we don’t belong there, So since we don’t belong there, so we have a right to be arrogant to these low self-esteemed bunch of people, the group which have all kinds of problems associated with them.

What do you think about my analysis Dushwari?

The solution i suggest is the more, societal involvement of people. More Art which people can associate to, More interest based communities and things like that.

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greedy - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

arrogance - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

Greed is the act of wanting more, but arrogance is the act of not admitting that one needs more.

Hope and Trust are the positions of ‘good’ on the same scales as greed, with it on the opposite side of the spectrum, and likewise contentment is the position at the opposite side of the spectrum of which is countered by the position of arrogance.

arrogance is a crime morally speaking and this permeates through religion. Islam for example considers pride an adornment fitting only for Allah (SWT), the cloak of pride being toted by man is seen as condemnable.

greed is a crime too which burns the soul away and can affect those around who become the victims of greed.

Greed fails to acknowledge satisfaction and prevents the person from respect and ultimately praise of God.

In a similar sense arrogance prevents praise of God and respect of others. Though very different things their effects are the same.

To counter greed one needs to identify it’s neutraliser, which is charity

To counter arrogance one needs to identify it’s neutraliser, which is discomfort and humility.

Greed is the pathway towards to arrogance. Because with greed will come possession and with possession will come the sense of self worth. In order to address arrogance one needs to address greed first. Lowering the gaze, fasting i.e. abstinence from food and sleep makes a person lower themselves and be more able to accept authority of others/God.

Sun-Tzu said something to the effect of not giving too much luxury to soldiers lest it make them lazy and arrogant, but I add that do not take too much away from them that they become hungry and thus greedy.

Moderation is the key!