What is vanity?

Vanity refers to the excessive expression of self-esteem, which is a social emotion to gain honor and attract universal attention.

Vanity is a psychological state of human beings. Regardless of ancient and modern China and foreign countries, men and women, old and young, rich and poor, have self-esteem. If self-esteem is distorted, it is vanity. It is an excessive expression of self-esteem, a personality defect that pursues vanity, and an abnormal social mood and psychological state that people show in order to gain honor and attract universal attention.

Vanity is manifested in behavior, mainly blind comparison, excessive enthusiasm for achievement, excessive emphasis on other people's evaluation, strong desire for self-expression, strong jealousy and so on.

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Vanity people tend to pursue superficial glitz and noise, but forget the inner things, so we see the decline of Jia's house, which seems to be very prominent in A Dream of Red Mansions, because the superficial prosperity can never stand the inner corrosion and ruin.

In the entertainment circle, some of our stars have a lot of traffic, applause and unlimited scenery, but they are not worthy of the name, just a flash in the pan. Lu Yao knows that Mary has seen through people's hearts for a long time, and the truth will eventually be revealed to the world under the washing of time. Similarly, people with real talent and learning will eventually bloom silently.

Overcome vanity

First of all, we must put down our utilitarian heart and not pursue fame and gain; Secondly, we should be down-to-earth, step by step, do a good job in the present and take a good road. Because all the glitz will eventually pass away, but every moment you treat with your heart will truly exist in your memory and fill your life. May we all escape from the shackles of vanity and become sincere and practical people.

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