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To Kill a Mockingbird  ·  1960

Harper Lee

People in their right minds never take pride in their talents.

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What it means

Our 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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