Humble people and good work
29 April 2009
One Comment
Good work is not done by ‘humble’ men. It is one of the first duties of a professor, for example, in any subject, to exaggerate a little both the importance of his subject and his own importance in it. A man who is always asking ‘Is what I do worthwhile?’ and ‘Am I the right person to do it?’ will always be ineffective himself and a discouragement to others. — G H Hardy.
Hi,
G H Hardy’s definition of a humble man seems more like that of a confused man or a man lacking in confidence. Humility does not take away conviction or assertiveness.
Regards, Hari