Football strategy does not originate in a scrimmage: it is useless to expect solutions in a political campaign.
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A man who has humility will have acquired in the last reaches of his beliefs the saving doubt of his own certainty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humility allows a person to acknowledge their doubts about their own beliefs.
This quote by Walter Lippmann highlights the value of humility in shaping a person's convictions. It suggests that a truly humble individual possesses a self-awareness that leads them to question their own certainties, which can foster deeper understanding and personal growth.
Themes
HumilityDoubtCertaintyWisdomSelf-Awareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
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