It is worth noting at this point that Hardy was a remarkably honest man, and in particular he was very honest about his own abilities, strengths and weaknesses.
Ito ay nagkakahalaga ng pagpuna at this point na Hardy ay halatang-halata ng isang matapat na tao, at sa partikular na siya ay napaka-tapat tungkol sa kanyang sariling kakayahan, lakas at kahinaan.