Quote by J.K. Rowling

I make mistakes like the next man. In fact, being--forgive me--rather cleverer than most men, my mistakes tend to be correspondingly huger.

I make mistakes like the next man. In fact, being--forgive m

Summary

This quote highlights the humility and self-awareness of the speaker. They acknowledge that, like everyone else, they make mistakes. However, due to their intelligence and ability, their mistakes tend to be on a larger scale. By adding a touch of humor and asking for forgiveness, the speaker takes responsibility for their errors while subtly emphasizing their intellectual superiority. Ultimately, the quote reflects the speaker's honest recognition of their flaws and their ability to laugh at themselves.

Topics

Failure Intelligence Mistakes Self Recognition

By J.K. Rowling

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