A Kind Of Kingdom In His Breast

In light of this post from yesterday, I thought this word from Calvin was quite appropriate. Seems like our sin issues didn't just come around in the last few years, eh?

The poor man yields to the rich, the plebeian to the noble, the servant to the master, the unlearned to the learned, and yet every one inwardly cherishes some idea of his own superiority. Thus each flattering himself, sets up a kind of kingdom in his breast; the arrogant, to satisfy themselves, pass censure on the minds and manners of other men, and when contention arises, the full venom is displayed.

- John Calvin, The Institutes

(HT: DashHouse)