“Of course I'm not a fool. But I'm not a genius either. ”
— Roald Dahl
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Simplified Meaning:
The speaker is trying to say they understand they're not foolish, but they also know they’re not extremely smart. They see themselves as an average person, neither very dumb nor very clever. Imagine a sports player who says they're not the best on the team, but they aren’t the worst either—they know their skill level is in the middle. This kind of self-awareness helps in making realistic decisions and setting achievable goals. By recognizing that they aren't at either extreme, they avoid overestimating or underestimating their capabilities. In daily life, this approach can help prevent taking on tasks that are too complicated while still challenging oneself enough to improve and grow.
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Acceptance Balance Humility Identity Moderation Personal insight Realism Self-awareness Self-perception Wisdom
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