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by ldd 3851 days ago
I would only like to add that it is a human behaviour that I find really interesting. It puzzles me in general why people admire other humans, or pretend that their heroes are not flawed.

We know that more than one figure in history cheated on their spouses, were violent towards their children, etc. Yet, people still admire other human beings, and not necessarily their particular achievements. Mind you, I am not saying that this behaviour is wrong, or bad, it is just very interesting.

Ultimately, I will probably remain puzzled by the way other people around me behave, but I guess that within certain limits, it doesn't harm anybody. Many people will continue to try to find out his or her identity.