Mysticism and exaggeration go together. A mystic must not fear ridicule if he is to push all the way to the limits… — Milan Kundera Copy Share Image
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I maintain that the biggest challenge in the new millennium could be a change of habit. We could change from a dominating… — Luisah Teish Copy Share Image
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Humility is the essence of repentance. Humility is selfless, not selfish. It doesn't demand its own way or speak with moral superiority.… — L. Whitney Clayton Copy Share Image
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Sam Harris fearlessly describes a moral and intellectual emergency precipitated by religious fantasies--misguided beliefs that create suffering, that rationalize violence, that have… — Janna Levin Copy Share Image
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In Christ, man who made himself God encounters God who made himself man. Unrivaled self-importance and pride encounters unrivaled self-emptying and humility. — Christopher West Copy Share Image
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Public opinion rarely considers the needs of the next generation or the history of the last. It is frequently hampered by myths… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
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In our way of working, we attach a great deal of importance to humility and honesty; With respect for human values, we… — Azim Premji Copy Share Image
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If we're an arrogant nation, they'll resent us; if we're a humble nation, but strong, they'll welcome us. And our nation stands… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
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There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the… — Eric Hoffer Copy Share Image
Another observation, in a former letter of yours, has not escaped my remembrance – the three lessons which a minister has to… — Charles Simeon Copy Share Image
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Think not that humility is weakness; it shall supply the marrow of strength to thy bones. Stoop and conquer; bow thyself and… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
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