Great man Quote by William Hazlitt
“No really great man ever thought himself so.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On the Pleasure of Reading", 1825
A truly great person never assumes superiority over others.
In simple terms: Great people stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility.
Themes
humility
greatness
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- teamwork
- personal growth
Key Concepts
ego
virtue
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you assume you are better than others?
- How does humility affect influence?
A Different Perspective
Greatness can be misperceived without modesty.
