Humbleness can be healthy. Actions speak louder than words. There’s no need to brag.
But…. it also can be taken too far, i.e.:
-Baseball player not taking credit for a home run (he looks at the sky instead, denying self)
-Not accepting a compliment, “it was nothing.” (denying self and rejecting complimenter)
-Self-deprecation as a compensation for lack of self-worth (insecurity masked as humility)
But really, the humbleness I admire is a person who steadfastly questions whether she is right, constantly admits she could be wrong, and continually searches for better information.
Absolute truth exists, but most things are nuanced. So if instead of marrying ideas, you just go on dates, you become more curious.
Even with absolute truth, I am open to new reason and evidence to change my mind. I am not dogmatic. I won’t get defensive if you question it. I simply will defer to reason.
Oh but you want to question whether reason is a legitimate means of inquiry? Fine by me. 🙂 Let’s hash it out. (But you’re employing stolen concept fallacy).
The point is, be curious to gain knowledge, starting from Square 1.
The only way to do that is to admit you could be wrong about everything. Then build from there.
Openness to new possibility is the mark of the highest form of humility.
But I could be wrong.
Humble
