Despite what people might say or think, there isn’t really a fine line between narcissism and self-esteem. One is pathological and rooted in the comparison and elevation of oneself above others, while the other is a healthy appreciation of one’s virtues that allows a person a comfortable place among his fellow humans. Of course, the two can get confused, just as a person might confuse love with admiration – an accusation directed at our protagonist, an ageing superhero movie star (Michael Keaton) by his ex-wife in the truly wonderful film Birdman.
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