I have often wished I had time to cultivate modesty... But I am too busy thinking about myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to wanting modesty but prioritizes self-focused thought instead.
- In plain terms
- I want to be modest but think about myself too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the tension between wanting humility and self-absorption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you focus on yourself?
- Can you be modest without trying?
Another view
The self-deprecation may be a way to avoid true modesty.
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