“If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up” said the sarcastic teacher. After a long silence, one freshman rose to his feet. “Now then mister, why do you consider yourself

The classroom fell into a hush as the teacher’s sarcastic remark hung in the air, leaving a palpable tension among the students. The young freshman, with a hint of nervousness in his eyes, slowly rose from his seat, his hands trembling slightly at his sides. He straightened his back, gathering his resolve, and met the teacher’s gaze with a steady look.

“Now then, mister, why do you consider yourself an idiot?” the teacher asked, his tone laced with both amusement and curiosity.

The freshman took a deep breath, feeling the weight of every eye in the room upon him. “Because, sir,” he began, his voice steady despite the quiver in his heart, “I believe that admitting one’s faults is the first step towards self-improvement.”