INTRODUCTION

Every myth, regardless of culture, warns against arrogance.

I WHEN IT GOES TO YOUR HEAD

Healthy self-confidence easily twists into detrimental arrogance, which often means denigrating and bullying others.

II EGO

Personalities who are convinced of their own excellence can rarely tolerate criticism, let alone admit having made mistakes. It is easy to downplay things we don’t understand.

III THE CENTER OF THE WORLD

When the world revolves around you, foreign customs and languages are an irritation.

IV BETTER PEOPLE

In society there has always been a class of better people who believe that they have a right to rule. They despise the poor and minorities.

V MONOPOLY

Monopoly always corrupts. When a monopoly continues for too long, the received position begins to be seen as a matter of course..

VI THE ART OF HUMILITY

The final chapter deals with stories of those who did not let success go to their heads.