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Humility is no substitute for a good personality
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"Humility is no substitute for a good personality"

- Fran Lebowitz

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This quote by Fran Lebowitz recommends that humility is insufficient to make up for an absence of an excellent character. Humbleness is an exceptional quality, however it is not enough to offset an absence of other favorable traits. A good character is made up of many different qualities, such as being kind, thoughtful, and having a common sense of humor. Humbleness is necessary, however it is insufficient to offset an absence of these other qualities. A great character is something that is made through hard work and devotion, and it is not something that can be fabricated or substituted. Humbleness is a fundamental part of having a great character, however it is not enough to offset a lack of other positive traits.

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Fran Lebowitz This quote is written / told by Fran Lebowitz somewhere between October 27, 1951 and today. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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