TashJGirl

While reading The Constant Princess (see the Bookspage for more), something occurred to me.  The main character has many attributes and flaws, but she is always confident in herself and is always dignified.  She behaves as one in her position should.  She doesn’t sink beneath her station in life.

Most people believe that arrogance is bad, and most people who are arrogant are boastful and have nothing to base it on.  However, pride, on which arrogance is based (in my opinion) is a good thing.  Self-confidence is the fertile ground which sprouts pride, arrogance, dignity, and a multitude of other feelings and attitudes.  In order for one to behave in a dignified manner, one must have self-confidence.  Dignity cannot exist without knowing one’s worth.