On the other hand, nothing is clear. I have no answer. My name is Paul Auster. That is not my real name. Auster from City of Glass quote of the week for 01.14.00 One's worth and self regard ought to come from individual competitive performance, not from group identity.
Pride based on clan or tribal connections is atavistic.
It appeals to people who fear they cannot succed as individuals, and by diverting their energies it all but assures that they will not suceed as individuals. Whenever you find you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform. I want to give a really bad party. I mean it. I want to give a party where there's a brawl and seductions and people going home with their feelings hurt and women passed out in the cabinet de toilette.