David Brooks. Man, is he good. In his newest article, “Superiority Complex,” he examines the democratization of elitism in our country:
“‘Know thyself,’ the Greek sage advised. But of course this is nonsense. Truly happy people live by the maxim ‘Overrate thyself.’ They are raised by loving parents who slather them with praise. They stride […]
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