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Tag Archives: 行き止まり
A flaw for lions
自慢は知恵の行き止まり (Jiman wa chie no yukidomari; “Pride is the dead end of wisdom”) Definition: When pride has taken root, arrogance follows and prevents further advancement. A lack of proper humility and modesty blinds people to their own faults and weaknesses, … Continue reading
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Tagged admonitions, development, 自慢, 行き止まり, 高慢, know nothing, pride, Socrates, wisdom
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