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What does it mean?
Only someone foolish believes they are always correct.
In plain terms
Anyone who thinks they never make a mistake is a fool.
What can you take from it?
Stay humble and open to being wrong.

Where it applies

  • learning environments
  • leadership
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • admit mistakes
  • seek feedback

Questions to consider

  • Are you always right?
  • How do you handle being wrong?

Another view

Confidence is sometimes necessary even if you are not always right.

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