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Sometimes people take pride in their social status, their position, or what they have that others do not. They stand out from the crowd and want to exclaim proudly: “Look at us! We’re special!”

Marianna was at her mother’s memorial service. Relatives had gathered. Her grandfather’s sister, now elderly and leaning on a cane, sat in a chair. Other relatives surrounded her, listening to her monologue. Marianna stood in the doorway, overhearing their conversation.

“Now I will tell you what kind of people we are!” proudly declared her grandfather’s sister.

“My son is the chief doctor of the clinic and the district! And I’ve worked my whole life as the chief doctor of the village!” continued the grandmother. Then, with all the significance she could muster, she raised her head majestically and exclaimed, “Here’s how we are!”

Marianna silently noted that she wanted everyone to know, bursting with pride. She chuckled to herself so no one would notice. From then on, in various situations throughout her life, Marianna remembered that phrase: “Here’s how we are!”