Neither genius, fame, nor love show the greatness of the soul. Only kindness can do that.
Jean-Baptiste Henri LacordaireRead
Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True excellence is paired with humility, suggesting that being great does not require arrogance.
In this quote, Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire highlights the idea that excellence and humility coexist harmoniously. Rather than being seen as opposing traits, they are described as 'twin sisters', suggesting that those who achieve greatness do so not through boasting or pride, but through a grounded sense of humility that allows them to remain true to themselves and to others.
Themes
ExcellenceHumilityGreatnessWisdomCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational speech about leadership qualities.
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