Dr. Rajendra Prasad was a true Bodhisatva. His humility brought tears to my eyes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dr. Prasad is praised as a Bodhisattva due to his profound humility.
- In plain terms
- His humility was so deep it moved people to tears.
- What can you take from it?
- True greatness is shown through humility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader great?
- How do I show humility?
Another view
External displays of emotion do not always reflect internal state.
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