Attitude Quote by Ricky Gervais
“A couple of people I knew went to university apart from me, but all the way through I was the smartest kid in the school. That's luck, but I was proud of it. And I was also proud of doing well without trying. As you get older, and it took me a long time to realise it, that's a disgusting attitude, revolting.”
About This Quote
The speaker admits to past intellectual arrogance and pride in effortless success, later recognizing it as a harmful, selfish attitude that devalues effort and humility.
In simple terms: He was proud of being smart without trying, but sees that as a bad mindset.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and value effort over innate talent.
Themes
pride
intelligence
effort
humility
self‑awareness
Mood
self‑reflective
humorous
insightful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- career development
- personal relationships
- self‑improvement
- leadership
Key Concepts
psychology
personal growth
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance confidence with humility?
- What steps can you take to value effort more?
A Different Perspective
Pride can blind one to learning opportunities.
