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“At first I thought that I was extremely intelligent and everybody around me was only very average. But now I know that actually I am very average, whereas everybody around me is extremely stupid.” quote by Anonymous
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“At first I thought that I was extremely intelligent and everybody around me was only very average. But now I know that actually I am very average, whereas everybody around me is extremely stupid.”

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About This Quote

The speaker realizes their self‑assessment was inverted; they now see themselves as average and others as less capable.

In simple terms: Self‑assessment flips; they feel average, others stupid.

Key Takeaway

Check your assumptions about others.

Themes

self-awareness humility perception

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • workplace dynamics
  • team meetings
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

cognitive bias social comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect your relationships?
  • Can you identify any biases in this thinking?
A Different Perspective

May overlook strengths of others, leading to poor collaboration.

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