The man who aims at his own aggrandisement underrates everything else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone focused solely on their own success tends to underestimate the value of others.
- In plain terms
- Self focused people underrate everything else.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid focusing only on self advancement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you value others contributions?
- Do you prioritize your own success too much?
Another view
People often rationalize their focus as necessary.
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