For one thing, it is important because it sets animals with a sense of self apart from those without a sense of self.

一方面，它很重要是因为它把有自我意识的动物和没有自我意识的区分开来。

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Being aware of your self-expectation with a clear future blueprint lays a foundation for this important decision.

意识到自己的期望以及清晰的未来蓝图为这一重要决定奠定了基础。

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But of course there is also a kind of humorous satisfaction in seeing somebody self-important making a fool of themselves.

但是，看到一些高傲的人出洋相时，当然也会产生一种幽默的满足感。

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Some people who make a lot of money get self-important- who make a lot of money-- and they end up not making a lot of friends in the process.

有些人赚了很多钱就变得狂妄自大,...他们赚了很多钱,而且他们也不会交到很多朋友

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