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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn
I think everybody has a moral standard and the complete realization of that standard would be purity. I believe everyone fails to live up to the ideals that they see as being the perfect man/woman. Some lower there standard in order to convince themselves that they are good. These people are lying to themselves. Others give up trying and live as failures in their own eyes. It's amazing how much self pity a person can generate.
I think the best way to live is to recognize your own short comings(sins) and strive to be better. Don't expect to succeed but, find satisfaction in your successes along the way. I'm not a super hero but, I'm not a complete failure either.
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The first paragraph of this post would've come in handy the other day. We were applying these thoughts to society, but also to personal relationships, which to me also come down to standards and a kind of purity.