04-21-2004, 09:55 PM
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I have often wondered about that Spinster. But my theory is that there is no dearth of big egos in the west. They are simply far more polished and sophisticated to exhibit it in public. You just have to see the egos of Donald trump or Koslowski the fired TYCO chairman.
Chanchal hi manaha Krishna , said Arjuna , pramaadi balavadrdam
Tasyaaham nigraham manye vaayorive sudushkaram
For the mind is verily fickle, O Krsna, it is impetuous, strong and obstinate. I think that it is as difficult to control as the wind. (6.34)
I have often wondered about that Spinster. But my theory is that there is no dearth of big egos in the west. They are simply far more polished and sophisticated to exhibit it in public. You just have to see the egos of Donald trump or Koslowski the fired TYCO chairman.
Chanchal hi manaha Krishna , said Arjuna , pramaadi balavadrdam
Tasyaaham nigraham manye vaayorive sudushkaram
For the mind is verily fickle, O Krsna, it is impetuous, strong and obstinate. I think that it is as difficult to control as the wind. (6.34)