something to prove?

Have you ever met someone who had something to prove? Did you enjoy the encounter? What is it that such people are trying to prove? Those without an internal sense of identity and worth try to prove their worth to others. Wouldn’t you rather be around gracious people who have an internal sense of worth and don’t feel the need to persuade you that they are special? There is a human longing for affirmation and identity, and these cannot be completely obtained by your own efforts. If you come to me I will give them to you free of charge and you can be gracious to others without having to prove anything.