> As opposed to success via being polite and flattering while being wrong.
> And rudeness can be very called for in response to evil.
You have constructed quite the strawman to argue against the myth, well done.
> And rudeness can be very called for in response to evil.
You have constructed quite the strawman to argue against the myth, well done.
The point being that while less than ideal it isn't unsuccessful in itself. Extremes are useful for extrapolation - even if it will never reach that point it is helpful to have the worst in mind to be vigilant of the flaws it may start to drift into.