Quote by Thomas Carlyle

No sadder proof can be given of a person's own tiny stature, than their disbelief in great people.

No sadder proof can be given of a person's own tiny stature,

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This quote conveys that when a person is unable to believe in the greatness of others, it reveals their own lack of confidence and limited perspective. It implies that those who are quick to dismiss or doubt the accomplishments and abilities of exceptional individuals only highlight their own insecurities and small-mindedness. By refusing to acknowledge the potential and achievements of others, they inadvertently undermine their own self-confidence and diminish their own standing in comparison.

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