Those who are believed to be most abject and humble are usually most ambitious and envious. — Baruch Spinoza Copy Share Image
“Our Father, grant us humility, that in our lowliness we behold your exalted grace. Amen.” — Chad Bird Copy Share Image
“Therefore the sage holds in his embrace the one thing (of humility), and manifests it to all the world.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“In 1969 I published a small book on Humility. It was a pioneering work which has not, to my knowledge, been superceded.” — Lord Longford Copy Share Image
Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't put us in an uncomfortable position vis-a-vis the artist. — Carlisle Floyd Copy Share Image
And in self-giving we become really happy. Real humility is the expansion of our consciousness and our service. — Sri Chinmoy Copy Share Image
“Humble yourself and Learn or by all means Teach and or mentor someone.” — Mary Tornyenyor Copy Share Image
True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and… — Gichin Funakoshi Copy Share Image
“An educated woman carries herself with a humble, quiet grace, yet her presence is powerful. She does not feel as thou she… — Daniel Whyte III Copy Share Image
It is important that you strive for humility, but not humiliation, for a cool, level-headed confidence, not a stiff, delusional arrogance. — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
One way leads to acquisition, the other leads to nirvana. Realizing this a mon should take no pleasure in the respect of… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
“It was amusing to me to see how the detective's overbearing manner had changed suddenly to that of a child asking questions… — Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share Image
Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them... If the sage would guide the people, he… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Make no display of your talents or attainments; for every one will clearly see, admire, and acknowledge them, so long as you… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“And the most successful people are those who accept, and adapt to, constant change. This adaptability requires a degree of flexibility and… — Paul Lutus Copy Share Image
The revelation of His glory includes seeing One so high (transcendence) who went so low (condescension) to bring us so near (redemption)… — Mike Bickle Copy Share Image
“Novak was saying that the pope’s message was in part: You are not nothing; you are a great deal. God made you… — Peggy Noonan Copy Share Image
“On his way offstage, the president shook hands with Lin and said, "I'm proud of you, man." (In a gesture of self-restraint,… — Lin Manuel Miranda Copy Share Image
Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God, first fill your own house with the fragrance of… — Rabindranath Tagore Copy Share Image
“Lie naked on the table, and let them cut. Criticism is surgery, and humility is the anesthetic that allows you to tolerate… — Molly Cochran Copy Share Image
The list of qualities (an investor should have) include patience, self-reliance, common sense, a tolerance for pain, open-mindedness, detachment, persistence, humility, flexibility,… — Peter Lynch Copy Share Image
There are, indeed, two forms of discontent: one laborious, the other indolent and complaining. We respect the man of laborious desire, but… — John Ruskin Copy Share Image
“What is childlike humility? It’s not the lack of intelligence, but the lack of guile. The lack of an agenda. It’s that… — Todd Burpo Copy Share Image
The more humble, needy, and subdued you are before Allah, the closer you will be to Him. — Ibn Taymiyyah Copy Share Image
Humility is the only lens though which great things can be seen--and once we have seen them, humility is the only posture… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“There is no conceit equal to false modesty, and there is no politics like antipolitics” — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
The greatest treasure you can leave your children is a sense of modesty and the advice to follow virtuous persons. — Theognis of Megara Copy Share Image
“People need to stand up for their wrongs, as they stand up for their rights.” — Anthony Liccione Copy Share Image
Discourses on humility are a source of pride in the vain and of humility in the humble. — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
Humility is the marriage bond of Heaven. Pride is the frigidity of Hell. — Peter Kreeft Copy Share Image
In all that surrounds him the egotist sees only the frame of his own portrait. — Jean Antoine Petit-Senn Copy Share Image
“…this story offers far more than a simple moral of how the meek can trump the mighty.” — Jerry Pinkney Copy Share Image
“Peace is ever with the humble man, but in the heart of the proud there is envy and continual wrath.” — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
“Have the humility to receive from your friends no matter how little they contribute to your life.” — John Arthur Copy Share Image
Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living. — Abraham Joshua Heschel Copy Share Image
If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect. If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect. — Ted Turner Copy Share Image
“With every day that passes I am more convinced that the act of writing is a concious act of humility.” — Roberto Bolano Copy Share Image
“learn to conquer evil by good, malice by kindness, meekness, and humility.” — St. John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Humility is an ornament which attracts Krishna's heart. Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility. — Radhanath Swami Copy Share Image
