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What does it mean?
Dr. Prasad's humility was profound and touched the author deeply.
In plain terms
Dr. Prasad was so humble it made me cry.
What can you take from it?
True humility can deeply move others.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • personal interaction
  • public life

Putting it to work

  • practice humility
  • lead by example
  • recognize virtue

Questions to consider

  • Who has moved me through humility?
  • How does humility manifest in leadership?

Another view

Humility without action may not lead to tangible societal benefits.

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