Attention Quote by Ambrose
“If someone offends you, don't tell anyone about it except your elder, and you will be peaceful. Bow to everyone, paying no attention whether they respond to your bow or not. You must humble yourself before everyone and consider yourself the worst of all. If we have not committed the sins that others have, perhaps this is because we did not have the opportunity - the situation and circumstances were different. In each person there is something good and something bad; we usually see only the vices in people and we see nothing that is good.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Moral Conduct, 1998
Humility and compassion foster peace; recognizing both good and bad in others balances judgment.
In simple terms: Humility leads to peace.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and see the good in everyone.
Themes
humility
compassion
peace
judgment
Mood
serious
calm
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- community building
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance humility with self‑respect?
- What practices help you see others’ virtues?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deprecation may harm self‑esteem.
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