It is not humility to underrate yourself. Humility is to…
“It is not humility to underrate yourself. Humility is to think of yourself as God thinks of you. It is to feel that if we have talents God has given them to us. And let it be seen that, like freight in a vessel, they tend to sink us low. The more we have, the lower we ought to lie.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True humility mirrors God's view of us, recognizing gifts as divine and staying modest despite abundance.
In simple terms: Humility means seeing yourself as God does.
Key Takeaway
Recognize talents as gifts and stay modest.
Themes
humility
self‑esteem
spirituality
gift
modesty
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- teaching
- personal growth
- talent management
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure your humility?
- What gifts do you attribute to God?
A Different Perspective
Pride can masquerade as humility; self‑deception possible.