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“remember that though humility, without firmness, may be cowardly, yet courage without humility is presumptuous.” quote by Marie Angelique Arnauld
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“remember that though humility, without firmness, may be cowardly, yet courage without humility is presumptuous.”

Marie Angelique Arnauld

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Humility without firmness can be weak; courage without humility can be arrogant.

In simple terms: Balance humility and firmness.

Key Takeaway

Find steady confidence.

Themes

humility courage balance

Mood

reflective balanced

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • team management
  • personal decisions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

virtue ethics leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you been too firm?
  • When have you been too humble?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence may arise.

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