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clever idea. He said to the scientist addressing all thirteen of them, “Sir, you must be a genius to have succeeded in making such perfect reproduction formula of yourself. However, I have discovered a flaw in your work, just one tiny little flaw.” The scientist's ego was hurt and he immediately jumped out and shouted, “Impossible! There cannot be a flaw?” “Right here” said the Angel, as he picked up the scientist from among the reproductions and carried him off. The whole purpose of the scientist and his formula of reproduction failed as he could not control his pride and lost his life. So while one's knowledge and skills takes one to the top of the ladder and makes one successful, the three letter word “EGO” can pull one down immediately.

Nothing destroys iron like its own rust. Likewise nothing destroys a person like his own ego. So how does one control it and why should one want to control this emotion? For instance, you have a general conversation and suddenly what is said does not fit your opinion, an argument begins and then anger and finally it is death of a lovely relationship. So where did it erupt from - Ego. Even when we manage to conquer ego and learn to become humble, this egoistic thought creeps back into our minds, “I am so humble, and others are so proud”. Conquering ego and cultivating humility is not about hiding your talents and virtues; nor is it to think of yourself asworse than you are. It is to realize that all that we are, and all that we have, are

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