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Humility makes one focus on what is not known and so keeps increasing ones knowledge. Pride makes one focus on what is known and thus stagnates ones knowledge.
Humility is the quality of being humble and having a modest or low view of one's own importance. It is the opposite of pride and involves acknowledging one's limitations and weaknesses.
Pride is the feeling of satisfaction and pleasure that comes from one's own achievements or qualities. It can also refer to an excessive sense of self-importance or arrogance.
Humility is important for acquiring knowledge because it allows one to be open-minded and willing to learn from others. It also helps prevent overconfidence and the belief that one already knows everything.
Yes, pride can hinder knowledge because it can lead to closed-mindedness and the belief that one already knows everything. It can also make it difficult for someone to admit when they are wrong or need help understanding something.
Finding a balance between humility and pride involves recognizing one's own strengths and accomplishments while also acknowledging one's limitations and being open to learning from others. It also involves being confident in oneself without being arrogant or dismissive of others.