Heath Ledger is frighteningly young and frighteningly intelligent. He's a very hard worker, very devoted [and] not a bit spoiled or pretentious.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ledger praises another's intelligence and work ethic while noting their lack of pretension.
- In plain terms
- He admires someone for being smart, hardworking, and humble.
- What can you take from it?
- Hard work and humility are rare and valuable traits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What traits make a great colleague?
- Is humility rare in success?
Another view
It relies on subjective judgment of another's character.
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