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Oh. It wasn't very clear. Also I think you're mixing up humility and low self-esteem. Humble, in the positive sense of the word, just means modest. And modest p
by graeme 12y ago
Oh. It wasn't very clear. Also I think you're mixing up humility and low self-esteem. Humble, in the positive sense of the word, just means modest. And modest people can be confident about themselves.
- davemel37 12y agoYour definitions are correct when it comes to measuring your own abilities but not when it comes to judging your own character. Truly humble people won't perceive themselves as humble and be confident about how humble they are. To your point about low self esteem and humility. These aren't mutually exclusive...many good people have a low self esteem but are still confident in their abilities and achieve success.