--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: [Julia Carey] had never, even when very…" description: "\"“[Julia Carey] had never, even when very young, experienced a desire to sit at the feet of superior wisdom, always greatly preferring a chair of her ow..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e91/kate-douglas-wiggin-17367_wisdom_julia-carey-had-never-even-when-very-you_577519.jpg" --- # \[Julia Carey\] had never, even when very young, experienced… ![“[Julia Carey] had never, even when very young, experienced a desire to sit at the feet of superior wisdom, always greatly preferring a chair of her own. She seldom did wrong, in her own opinion, because the moment she entertained an idea it at once became right, her vanity serving as a pair of…” quote by Kate Douglas Wiggin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e91/kate-douglas-wiggin-17367_wisdom_julia-carey-had-never-even-when-very-you_577519.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e91/kate-douglas-wiggin-17367_wisdom_julia-carey-had-never-even-when-very-you_577519.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e91/kate-douglas-wiggin-17367_wisdom_julia-carey-had-never-even-when-very-you_577519.jpg) > ““\[Julia Carey\] had never, even when very young, experienced a desire to sit at the feet of superior wisdom, always greatly preferring a chair of her own. She seldom did wrong, in her own opinion, because the moment she entertained an idea it at once became right, her vanity serving as a pair of blinders to keep her from seeing the truth.”” [Kate Douglas Wiggin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kate-douglas-wiggin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A young woman values independence over seeking guidance, believing her own ideas are always correct, which blinds her to deeper truth. **In simple terms:** Independence can blind self‑awareness. Key Takeaway Question your assumptions and seek counsel. Themes independence pride self‑deception Mood reflective critical Type advice reflective When to use this quote - personal growth - education - career decisions - relationships Key Concepts ego blind spots authority Questions to Reflect On - How does pride affect your ability to learn? - When have you ignored valuable advice? 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