Quote by Gustave Flaubert

Nothing is more humiliating than to see idiots succeed in enterprises we have failed in.

Nothing is more humiliating than to see idiots succeed in en

Summary

This quote emphasizes the bitterness and embarrassment that can arise when witnessing someone whom we view as ignorant or unintelligent achieve success in areas where we ourselves have failed. It suggests that this experience can be deeply mortifying as it exposes our own inadequacies and calls into question our abilities. The quote reflects the discomfort we feel when confronted with the reality that intelligence and competence can sometimes be overridden by luck or circumstance, leading to undeserved accomplishments for certain individuals.

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Humility

By Gustave Flaubert

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