(June 23, 2011 at 2:04 am)Chuck Wrote: @Kayenneh, I think greatness is relative. Most people have some theoretical potential for achievements more impressive than what they have managed to actually accomplish. But most people are so mediocre that even if all their unused potentials were exhausted they would still be mediocre. Only those whose potential achievement is impressive even in comparison to the achievements of the most accomplished of their peers can be said to have potential for greatness.
Well, on this I can agree. Maybe I'm just naive for hoping that people might do something with the (little) potential that they've got. My former class mate might be a stupid example, but I'm sure that there is smarter people out there that fell in the same trap. Or am I the only one thinking that religion quite effectivly strips people of the last remnants of possibilities and potantial?
@Minimalist: Fair enough
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
