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“The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.” quote by Jawaharlal Nehru
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“The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.”

Jawaharlal Nehru

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the Indian National Congress, 1930

Boasting about one’s own morality often reveals a lack of it.

In simple terms: Self‑praise can hide true character.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility and let actions speak.

Themes

humility integrity self‑awareness

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • leadership meetings
  • social media posts
  • personal interviews
  • team evaluations

Key Concepts

moral psychology virtue signaling

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your self‑description reveal about you?
  • How can you demonstrate virtue without words?
A Different Perspective

Self‑praise can be a genuine expression of confidence.

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