Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

The ablest man I ever met is the man you think you are.

The ablest man I ever met is the man you think you are.

Summary

This quote implies that one's perception of their own abilities can sometimes be deceiving. The speaker suggests that the person who considers themselves to be highly capable may not actually possess the skills or talents they believe they have. It emphasizes the importance of being humble and self-aware, highlighting that true competence lies in acknowledging and developing one's own limitations rather than assuming one is always the best.

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