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"A great man is always willing to be little"

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson speaks with the idea of humility. It recommends that a great man is not specified by his ego or his pride, but rather by his desire to be simple and to put others prior to himself. A fantastic guy is not interested in his own status or significance, but rather with the wellness of those around him. He is willing to put his own needs and desires aside in order to assist others. He is not scared to admit when he is wrong or to take obligation for his mistakes. He wants to listen to the opinions of others and to gain from them. He is not scared to be vulnerable and to show his real self. A great male is not scared to be little, to be modest, and to put others prior to himself. He is willing to be open and sincere, and to put the needs of others before his own. He is a leader who is not afraid to be humble and to put the needs of others prior to his own.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote is written / told by Ralph Waldo Emerson between May 25, 1803 and April 27, 1882. He was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 204 other quotes.

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