I am not wrong. I am always right.
By didi13
@didi13 (2926)
Romania
April 12, 2012 9:47am CST
To admit when wrong seems evidence of character, even if it is not the easiest thing to do. Wrong, make mistakes, obviously, only we are only humans. But why not recognize and sometimes even to ourselves?
We prefer, often, even if we're clear that I was wrong to persist in that error, for various reasons. The first would be clear that we hate to prove that others were right and we do not. A proud, a fool, of course. Vanity, pride.
To acknowledge that you are wrong and accept that others can do things better than you, what's harder?
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5 responses
@polaris77 (2039)
• Bacau, Romania
12 Apr 12
I guess that the idea that we are always right and the refusal to admit when we're wrong are deeply rooted in our subconscious,it's a tendency we all have.Even when we admit that we were wrong,we try to find external justifications for our deeds,we try to blame other factors to diminish our own mistakes,to make it look in the eyes of others that our fault wasn't so big and that there were many other elements which influenced us and make us say or do something wrong.Of course,in most cases those excuses cannot cover the truth,and deep inside we know that we aren't sincere,but generally we can't people.That's why people who have the courage to say it loud:'I was wrong,it's my fault!' are so rare and they deserve our respect.
@didi13 (2926)
• Romania
12 Apr 12
Probably, the competition is fault. Manifest at any man, when he begins to speak. The increase, the change reasons. Where you put it, is and masks.
Competition in world views is unnecessary, when you feel balanced with what you feel / think. Why I disagree with someone, and that nothing annoys me to come back all of what I think is better? Better energy use something useful and I engaged in discussions that I bring peace. Exchange of ideas can be done in many ways. If you see someone struggling to prove anything, it's clear that something is wrong. The truth, whatever it may be, within the minds / hearts of people with peace.
And for me, all respect for people who admit they were wrong, their fault.
Thanks for response.
@honest_efforts100 (1607)
• India
28 Jul 12
It is often easier to judge others than to be judged. In the same way it is always easier to demand that others admit that they were wrong than to admit that they were wrong. The whole reason that we can not admit to our mistakes or weaknesses is pride. They say pride comes before a fall. The first step towards changing is admitting that we are wrong.
@CarlHalling (3617)
• United Kingdom
12 Apr 12
When I look back at my past, I feel sorrow; I feel shame; I feel regret...I openly admit that I was wrong about many, many things. I have no problems admitting I've done, said, thought, felt many foolish things. In the present, I am trying to be better. But even in the present, I still do things I regret; and say things I regret, even think things I regret. But I am trying to improve with God's help, and also in a sense, make up for my past, and my past follies. I think that competitiveness is natural to all human beings; but in excess, it's not a pretty sight: The Bible speaks of "selfish ambition". I think it's fine to take pride in our work, to try to be as good as possible, to aim for perfection. But hurting others to achieve this; for me, it should be avoided. in our love of our work, our creativity, I think we should still spare a thought for others, feel for them, even bleed for them. Personally, I like to pray for them. It's important for me to keep a soft heart for others; as a Christian, what else can I think?
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
15 Apr 12
Well, I guess it's because people do not always see their own mistakes. They do see others mistakes much easier. But then it comes to themselves, they automatically think they're right. But we all know that's not the case. In order to see your own mistakes you need to take a step back and look at the big picture.
@shekinahmia (233)
• Philippines
13 Apr 12
In my opinion, not acknowledging your mistake is almost like hiding your shame regarding the truth of the matter. I think this is the reason why it's so hard for anyone to admit one's mistake. As what you have mentioned, this could be a part of a man's vanity, a man's pride. It is one's way of defending oneself from shame.
