Just a daily reminder that reading to become more cultured is motivated by the same kind of narcissism as obsessing with makeup or fancy clothes.
>>8292925
And how is that bad? Strive for excellence on every field or don't try at all
You're kind of right, but at least reading to become more cultured provides the opportunity for the reader to better themselves and become a more well-rounded person, while those other things you mentioned just waste money.
>>8292925
lol no
>>8292925
whats wrong with narcissism
I rather hangout with people who obsess over something then boring me who can't commit to anything
>>8293800
you underestimate the social effects of being well-dressed
I drive a nice car
All my clothes come from Brooks Brothers
I love my high rise window office
I read books partly to become more cultured
You should try it, anon.
>>8294085
>paying like $200 for a shirt that was still made by Malaysian slaves
Bro you're stupid
>>8294100
My shirts all day made in America, anon.
>>8294100
You're stupid if you don't think places like BB offer a higher level of quality. You get what you pay for in dress clothes and shoes (outside of bullshit "designer" brands).
>>8292925
Regardless of what activity you indulge yourself in, you are always striving towards being some object of desire. Everyone is inherently narcissistic because reality can only be conveyed through our own sense-perception where it is filtered and analysed in a situation where we are the center of the world, consciously or unconsciously. The trick is to manipulate this narcissism towards the good.
>>8292925
striving to be better (in this case "more cultured") is not necessarily bad so long as it isn't motivated by vanity. you say it is, and I don't doubt that this is usually so. but it's not always vanity. sometimes it's love (as when a man tries to live up to what his partner, or his family, or his parents think he is), or sometimes just a desire to enjoy the happiness that attends on good health and vigorous mental or physical activity.
>>8294085
anon brooks brothers is for dads r u okay
>>8294645
>thinking brooks brothers only makes their madison fit line
>ignoring all the slimmer, more modern cuts
>bettering your soul is no difference from buying clothes
Time to read the stoics, anon
>>8294645
>>8294100
>Shitting on brooks brothers
Literally the best summer wear in the world. Go enjoy pacific sun and hot topic you fucking faggots.
>>8294645
Also, when you make $250k/yr in a professional environment, you are expected to dress well and professionally.
>>8294650
Is that you Cliff?
>>8294085
bateman get off /lit/
>>8294770
And you failed at that, too. Jesus, get your shit together.
>>8294777
holy shit!!!!! these digits!?!!! fuck!!
>>8294645
this
source:I dress like a dad
in fairness, though, I'm sure some old bachelors wear Brooks Brothers
>>8294085
>I drive a nicer car, wear nicedadcoreclothes, I make good money and I'm respected, and I appear very smart. Come, do as I do.
Satan get out
