Everyone
knows the story about the deer who was proud of his beautiful horns and ashamed
of his lean legs . However , when the deer was in danger , it was his legs that
helped him run swiftly . His horns , that he was so proud of , got entangled in
the branches and led to his death . Pride had brought about his fall !
It
is not right to be proud of what we posses . If we have skills , we should
quietly use them for our progress and in the service of others . If we are
excessively proud of what we won , the
very things we brag about will bring about our downfall .
In the final reckoning , nothing in
this world belongs to us . So what makes us so proud ?
Whatever
wealth we accumulate during our lifetime should be used for the benefit of
others The tree in the forest is not proud of its
products . Instead it freely gives its produce to the birds , the animals ,
the insects and man . It is only man who is vain , who loves to boast and show
off his worldly possessions
to others . Ultimately , however , he has to leave everything behind , while
his body is left to burn or decay . To be proud is to be foolish
. o be humble is to be wise .