What a Tzaddik! What a Gaon! Wow!

You think it’s such a Ma'ala to rave over others? You don’t realize how you subtly undermine yourself when you are Nis'pael from others, including the greatest Tzaddikim. You become Battel, and you feel like a zero. Hispa'alus can actually be a Churban HaAdam Mamash! Better build yourself up all day; then you’ll Shteig!