We easily enough confess in others an advantage of…
“We easily enough confess in others an advantage of courage, strength, experience, activity, and beauty; but an advantage in judgment we yield to none.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People admire external strengths but deny others' judgment.
In simple terms: We praise abilities but not wisdom.
Value judgment as much as skill.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership evaluation
- team building
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear acknowledging others' insight?
- How can we celebrate judgment?
Overemphasis on judgment can cause insecurity.