I am a great mayor. I am an upstanding Christian man. I am an intelligent man. I am a deeply educated man. I am a humble man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A self-description listing positive personal traits and virtues.
- In plain terms
- I am good, smart, humble, and religious.
- What can you take from it?
- List virtues to establish credibility or character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What actions support these claims?
- Is humility compatible with this list?
Another view
Listing virtues publicly often contradicts the humility claimed.
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