The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.
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"The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do." — John Ruskin
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The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do. — John Ruskin
About John Ruskin
John Ruskin was a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1819–1900).
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This quote is attributed to John Ruskin, a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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John Ruskin lived from 1819 – 1900.