response 78 of 79:

Nov 12 00:52 UTC 2000

Re 70: "it isnt wise to see yourself only reflected in the eyes of 
others.
if you care too much about what other people think, you'll be
a chameleon to try to please everyone in exchange for their
approval.  you wont know who *you* really are."

But part of who I am is based on my relationships with assorted others.  
I have no particular desire to live in total isolation.

Re 72, 77: How does what we do in private impress/influence others?  I 
think there's a large fraction of "all human behavior" that is done for 
oneself and has little to do with others at all.