I think that a so called "modern man" very often enjoys thoughts of independence, self-reliance etc, and is able to recognize that has them in very little amoun

I think that a so called "modern man" very often enjoys thoughts of independence, self-reliance etc, and is able to recognize that has them in very little amount, and that this amount he still got is constantly shrinking. Yet, in a vast majority, is incapable of action that would at least partially revert or improve his situation. Thus resentment for those who succeed, in any degree.