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“The cleverest of all, in my opinion, is the man who calls himself a fool at least once a month.” quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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“The cleverest of all, in my opinion, is the man who calls himself a fool at least once a month.”

Fyodor Dostoevsky

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1869

Humility and self‑deprecation foster wisdom; acknowledging one's folly regularly prevents arrogance.

In simple terms: Admit foolishness often.

Key Takeaway

Practice modesty and self‑reflection.

Themes

humility wisdom self‑awareness

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • leadership training
  • personal journaling
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is humility harmful?
  • How to balance confidence with humility?
A Different Perspective

Constant self‑criticism can erode confidence.

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