"Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity."- Anne Sophie Swetchine
Vanity (from Latin vānus—empty): 1. concerned with the concealment of inadequacy, imperfection, or weakness; 2. formulating lack of usefulness, worth, or effect; 3. a regarding of oneself with undue favor; 4. excessive desire for the praise of others, regardless of whether it is deserved; the desire for distinction and importance; desire to be the object of attention and approbation
"There are no grades of vanity; there are only grades of ability in concealing it." -Mark Twain
After all of his attempts to learn everything about the world, Solomon's final words were: All is vanity and vexation of spirit. The world appeals to the weaknesses of pride and vanity in man. But you can resist these seductions of vanity which tempt you to promote yourself. Live to promote Me. (XN004)
