There was an attraction at first that Mr Baldwin should not be clever. But when he forever sentimentalises about his own stupidity, the charm is broken.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Praising incompetence fails when the person admits ignorance openly.
- In plain terms
- It is charming to be ignorant until you dwell on it too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not overstate your limitations in public.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does humility become weakness?
- How do leaders handle incompetence?
Another view
Humility can be a genuine virtue.
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