Good mind Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
“A mediocre mind thinks it writes divinely; a good mind thinks it writes reasonably.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Les Caractères, 1688
A modest mind writes with reason; a pretentious mind claims divine inspiration.
In simple terms: Reason over ego.
Key Takeaway
Write with humility.
Themes
humility
reason
self‑awareness
Mood
humble
analytical
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- teaching
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
literary criticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you check your ego in work?
- When does confidence become arrogance?
A Different Perspective
Pride can mask true insight.
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
