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“Absence of doubt? No, nothing so egotistic as that. Nimander has plenty of doubts, so many that he’s lost his fear of them. He accepts them as easily as anything else. Is that the secret? Is that the very definition of greatness?” quote by Steven Erikson
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““Absence of doubt? No, nothing so egotistic as that. Nimander has plenty of doubts, so many that he’s lost his fear of them. He accepts them as easily as anything else. Is that the secret? Is that the very definition of greatness?””

Steven Erikson

About This Quote

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

Greatness may be embracing doubts, not denying them; accepting uncertainty can be a strength.

In simple terms: Greatness = accepting doubts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace doubts to grow.

Themes

growth greatness uncertainty

Mood

inspirational introspective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • leadership training
  • creative problem solving

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn doubt into motivation?
  • When does doubt become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Too many doubts can paralyze action.

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