No great men or women, no matter how outwardly humble and gracious, are self-deprecating, diffident, weaklings. They possess a rare concentration of intelligence and ability, and they aren’t ashamed to make it known, even if only by their actions. This self-confidence is often misinterpreted and denounces as shameless self-love, implying that the only way to be “acceptable” is to assume an air of tottering docility. The genius knows better, though.
