Quote by Margaret Mead

Our humility rest upon a series of learned behaviors, woven together into patterns that are infinitely fragile and never directly inherited.

Our humility rest upon a series of learned behaviors, woven

Summary

This quote suggests that humility is not something inherent in human nature, but rather a set of learned behaviors. It implies that humility is built upon fragile patterns of behavior that are not passed down from generation to generation, but rather developed through individual experiences and lessons. It highlights the delicate and ephemeral nature of humility, emphasizing the importance of continual learning and practice in order to incorporate it into one's character.

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By Margaret Mead

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