Think lightly of yourself and think deeply of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Maintain humility about yourself while staying aware of the world.
- In plain terms
- Be humble about yourself but aware of the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance self-humility with broad awareness of surroundings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance humility and confidence?
Another view
Sometimes asserting self-worth is necessary for progress.
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