Quote by Margaret Halsey

Humility is not my forte, and whenever I dwell for any length of time on my own shortcomings, they gradually begin to seem mild, harmless, rather engaging little things, not at all like the staring defects in other people's characters.

Humility is not my forte, and whenever I dwell for any lengt

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses a lack of humility when reflecting on their own shortcomings. They admit that when they focus on their own flaws, those flaws appear to be insignificant and somewhat endearing, in contrast to the glaring faults they observe in others. This perspective suggests a tendency to downplay or dismiss one's own imperfections, potentially leading to a lack of self-awareness or accountability.

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By Margaret Halsey

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