I have always been so sure - too sure... But now I am very humble and I say like a little child: 'I do not know...' ~ Hercule Poirot
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges past overconfidence and now embraces humility.
- In plain terms
- I used to be too sure of myself, now I admit I don't know.
- What can you take from it?
- Humility comes from realizing uncertainty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last change your mind?
- Is uncertainty good?
Another view
Acknowledging ignorance doesn't always solve problems.
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