Prayer: Save us, Lord, from the Tyranny of Greatness
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, Into that heaven of freedom, my father, Let my country awaken. THE NIGHTMARE OF A GROWING GIRL is the benignly smiling relative – the great man whose reputation is beyond questioning. No matter what he does with you in his private moments, nobody believes a word against him — not even your mother. THE NIGHTMARE OF A MARRIED WOMAN is the family guru – the great man with credentials that cannot be dented. What he says becomes the law. For decades he exploits your family, but his every word is regarded as golden truth. THE NIGHTMARE OF AN HONEST WORKER is the charismatic boss – the great man to whom all credit gravitates. He takes credit for your work, while you carry the blame for his failings. And you hide your rage behind words of praise for his astute management, and smile when your colleagues smile. THE NIGHTMARE OF A JUSTICE-SEEKER is the judge whose mask of unquestionable author...