subject: Vanity And Its Effects In Society [print this page] Greed, pride and vanity have constantly brought mankind to its knees. Historians have documented powerful men and great nations to fall. Unfortunately their social crimes led to destruction, poverty and chaos. Inevitably it can happen again depending on how apply what we have learned during those observant times. So please read the signs around you. It can be an inspiration to a better future.
Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants to be admired. Even the infamous scientist Blaise Pascal admits to this. True enough we are all vain. We are competitive beings. However uncontrollable vanity can bring one to his destruction. So we should beware of its inevitable effects. Remember that what we sow is what we reap.
Complacency is born without virtue. Self-indulged individuals are frustrated craving for attention. Thus they tend to create senseless arguments leading others to frustration, anxiety, anger and depression. They will never listen to reason and their values are questionable thus discretion must be observed when dealing with them.
We should learn to read the signs of the time. We have been forewarned. The Holy Bible repeatedly tackled this topic and how we should deal with them. We must learn to read between the lines. It is also evident in literature and other forms of media. Many artists and historians have documented its effects to mankind in the most dramatic form. Reading through these literally arts can lecture us in the most entertaining manner. We should also observe the signs around us. It is everywhere. Do not ignore billboards, stickers or any form of advertisement. We can be molded into better citizens with its lessons
Aphrodite, also known as Venus in Roman mythology, perhaps is the best example of vanity in the classical Greek mythology. Her life is filled with vain. Being the goddess of love and beauty, she is extremely proud and complacent. She caused the Trojan War upon delivering Helen of Troy as a reward to Paris for choosing her as the most beautiful goddess in Mount Olympus. Obviously her complacency has caused others pain and suffering.
This classical story simply showed that pride and complacency can bring extreme danger and even death. Although it is fictional, it reflects its realistic effects in society. One should never overlook its moral.
Mankind has constantly repeated history. Men of power are driven with greediness, pride and vanity. Their action unknowingly leads to chaos, poverty and destruction. The social crimes are inevitable unless we learn to read and observe.
