Egomania Quote by Herb Kelleher
“I forgive all personal weaknesses except egomania and pretension.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Southwest Airlines Leadership Talk, 1999
Forgiveness is limited; ego and pretension are harmful.
In simple terms: Forgive, but not ego.
Key Takeaway
Guard against arrogance.
Themes
forgiveness
humility
integrity
Mood
serious
pragmatic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team building
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
leadership
psychology
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you spot pretension?
- What steps reduce ego?
A Different Perspective
Ego may be hard to detect.
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