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Self-righteousness (also called sanctimony, sententiousness, and holier-than-thou attitudes) [1] [2] is an attitude and belief of moral superiority derived from a person deeming their own beliefs, actions, or affiliations to be of greater virtue than those of others. [3]
Lisa Marie Simpson [1] is a fictional character in the animated television sitcom series The Simpsons.She is the middle child of the Simpson family.Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987.
The Baal Shem Tov wrote that "just as there are 36 hidden righteous, there are 36 revealed righteous." [citation needed]Commenting on Daniel 12:3 ("...those who lead the masses to righteousness will be like the stars forever and ever"), the midrash explains that "just as the stars are sometimes revealed and sometimes hidden, so, too with righteous people.
Greg receives bad grades in school, is addicted to video games, especially the fictional Twisted Wizard, and loves junk food. Despite these negative traits, he does show humanity, sensitivity, and care for those he loves. [14] [15] [16] Because of these qualities, internet users began to question if Greg was a sociopath. Jeff Kinney stated: [17]
In derogatory context, the term is often used to metaphorically describe a position of self-righteousness. "Parties seeking the moral high ground simply refuse to act in ways which are not viewed as legitimate and morally defensible." [1]
"A Star in the Breaking" - Nick, his mom, and his cartoon pal McGee learn a lesson in humility when the fame and popularity of being on a game show goes to Nick's head. "The Not-So-Great Escape" - Nick wants to go with Louis to see "Night Of The Blood Freaks Part 4" in theaters. His parents forbid him to go, saying that the movie's nothing but ...
The first edition of H.W. Fowler's Modern English Usage has the following definition: . A prig is a believer in red tape; that is, he exalts the method above the work done. A prig, like the Pharisee, says: "God, I thank thee that I am not as other men are"—except that he often substitutes Self for Go
A "holier-than-thou" attitude is a form of self-righteousness. The phrase originates from Isaiah 65:5 in the King James Bible, which says (spelling modernized): “Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou” Holier Than Thou may also refer to: Holier Than Thou, a science fiction fanzine