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To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.
To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is
at least human.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is
at least human.
Don't be so humble--you are not that great.
Don't be so humble--you are not that great.
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make read more
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.
Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.
Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.
Errors are not in the art but in the artificers.
Errors are not in the art but in the artificers.
Nearest the throne itself must be
The footstool of humility.
Nearest the throne itself must be
The footstool of humility.
A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.
A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.
Humility is like underwear, essential, but indecent if it shows
Humility is like underwear, essential, but indecent if it shows