Books
People in their right minds never take pride in their talents.
— Harper Lee · To Kill a Mockingbird
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
This takes a contrary angle on talent: sensible people don't puff themselves up about their gifts. The implication is that pride in what you're naturally good at is a bit silly, and that having a knack is different from deserving credit for it.
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