What can you possibly add to a mind that's full, especially one that's full of itself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is useless to offer new ideas to someone who is already full of their own thoughts.
- In plain terms
- You cannot teach a mind full of itself.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek humble listeners when sharing knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who listens to you?
- Are you full of yourself?
Another view
Even arrogant people can learn if challenged correctly.
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