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Originally Posted by analog
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Originally Posted by little_tippler
People who think they own the truth
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You have some really good ones in there- but what do you mean by this?
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I liked that one in particular, actually. I took it as referring to people who not only think they are always right, but they also act as if every truth is their own. Hmmm...this is hard to explain. Let's say we are having a conversation about Mozart and his life. (Hypothetically) I am a historian, specializing in the life of Mozart, and you are a layman. Obviously I would not only be more knowledgeable on the subject, but I would behave and speak as if the information were more mine than anyone elses, not only because I knew the information but because I've earned the extensive knowledge through years of studying and devotion. Now imagine that I have that same attitude towards factoids about Mozart without being an historian. I speak of his life with an arrogance and elitism that isn't merrited. Woulnd't that piss you off? It sure would piss me off.