The blessing in the Torah 'may G-d make you like Ephraim and Menashe' really means 'may you not only meet, but may you also exceed your potential and expectations.'
Even when the letter of the law is on your side, you don’t necessarily need to enforce your every last right. Sometimes making concessions is the wiser choice.
In order to succeed as a nation and make the world a better place, we must recognize our unique role and talents and not try to be something we are not.