A student, for example, shows respect and submission to his teacher. But sometimes the student eventually outshines the teacher in knowledge or capability. Teamwork and humility have their place. In American society, where individuality and competitiveness are so often stressed, it is sometimes difficult for people to work as a team. Even in sports, at times, individuals become more important than the group.
Pride sometimes leads to boasting, selfishness, and even ruthlessness.
Maybe that s why we find Amish barn-raisings so fascinating. Perhaps the Amish attract our attention precisely because they don t seem to want any. Many people have repetitive jobs. Doing a job just for the money rarely brings happiness, but some people have no choice. Sometimes the world seems downright unfair until we meet someone less fortunate.