Believe Quote by Jay Gould
“I do not believe that since man was in the habit of living on this planet anyone has ever lived possessed of the impudence of Jay Gould.”
About This Quote
Man’s arrogance surpasses even the boldness of historical figures like Jay Gould.
In simple terms: Human arrogance can be extreme.
Key Takeaway
Check humility against hubris.
Themes
ego
hubris
history
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- political discourse
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen arrogance hinder progress?
- How can humility be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Hubris can blind judgment.
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![“I think that [Jay] Gould's separate compartments was a purely political ploy to win middle-of-the-road religious people to the science camp. But it's a very empty idea. There are plenty of places where religion does not keep off the scientific turf.” quote by Richard Dawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d7/richard-dawkins-115_camps_i-think-that-jay-gould-s-separate-compar_359975.jpg)
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