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What does it mean?
Human heritage is both a source of dignity and humility.
In plain terms
You are noble because of your origins, but also humble.
What can you take from it?
Know your worth but stay humble.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • self-worth struggles
  • religious instruction

Putting it to work

  • practicing humility
  • valuing heritage
  • teaching equality

Questions to consider

  • What makes you feel dignified?
  • How do you balance pride and humility?

Another view

This relies on a specific theological view of human origins.

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