h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

In many ways this entry saddens me. It demonstrates all that is bad in modern society and shows that we are moving further away from an ideal caring sharing civilisation to a self centred culture which encourages the “I am the best” syndrome. The “best” person in the world is not the one that can run faster, climb higher or spit further; it is the one who cares for his fellow man, irrespective of colour, creed or gender. We can all be the “best” in the world, if we so strive to.

Remember the passage in Desiderata “If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.”