Just as the power of the sun is the only force in the natural universe that causes a plant to grow against… — Simone Weil Copy Share Image
Nothing is more amiable than true modesty, and nothing more contemptible than the false — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
“In a great library, you get into society in the widest sense. . . . From that great crowd you can choose… — Somerset Maughn Copy Share Image
Dependence, humility, simplicity, cooperation, and a sense of abandon are qualities greatly prized in the spiritual life, but extremely elusive for people… — Philip Yancey Copy Share Image
Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear. — John Selden Copy Share Image
Extremes meet, and there is no better example than the naughtiness of humility. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Repentance is a grace of God's Spirit whereby a sinner is inwardly humbled and visibly reformed — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Besides God, there is no glory above coming from humble beginnings, from sleeping under a porous grass thatched mud hut to rising… — Thabo Katlholo Copy Share Image
“It does not pay away a penny from you to say "am sorry", "I won't do that again"! It does not take… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
“Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment instead. It is such a willingness to live with bewilderment that characterizes the true wise man.” — Richard Rohr 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
Well I am certainly wiser than this man. It is only too likely that neither of us has any knowledge to boast… — Socrates Copy Share Image
Something my father dearly loved is the scientific method, and it's founded in this element of humility. The idea is that you… — Nick Sagan Copy Share Image
We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness, we realize our own littleness;… — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
“It has truly been said that 'Humility is not so much a virtue as a necessity, in order to learn.” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
Many rich and powerful men would pay dearly to see the Lord or His Most Pure Mother, but God does not appear… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share Image
“Humility is not putting yourself down or denying your strengths; rather, it is being honest about your weaknesses. The more honest you… — Zondervan Publishing Copy Share Image
Does what's happened keep you from acting with justice, generosity, self-control, sanity, prudence, honesty, humility, straightforward ness, and all other qualities that… — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
“What we suffer from today is humility in the wrong place. Modesty has moved from the organ of ambition and settled upon… — G.K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
