Quote by Erskine Bowles

You always have certain strengths and certain weaknesses, and you want to compensate for your weaknesses... I have a real duty to earn the trust of the faculty. I don't just deserve it. I have to earn it.

You always have certain strengths and certain weaknesses, an

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This quote emphasizes the belief that individuals possess both strengths and weaknesses. It also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing one's weaknesses in order to improve. The speaker mentions having a responsibility to earn trust, highlighting the idea that trust is not automatically granted but must be actively earned through genuine efforts and actions. It conveys a sense of humility and accountability, suggesting that deserving recognition and trust is not enough; there is a constant need to prove oneself and demonstrate competence.

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