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erronis

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3. Hubris is defined as being arrogant, insolent, etc. It does not imply success. But I understand your point.

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Sat Jul 26, 2025, 08:57 PM

Jul 26

If they do succeed, and get to define the new state of affairs - rewriting history, then it can just be called the natural progression - the winning process. And instead of them being too prideful, it is the rest of us who were the failures.

(I should not try writing stuff like this late in the evening - for me....)

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People will die pfitz59 Jul 26 #1

If they can actually do it, maybe it's not hubris. enough Jul 26 #2

Hubris is defined as being arrogant, insolent, etc. It does not imply success. But I understand your point. erronis Jul 26 #3