Humility Quote by C.S. Lewis
““We may be content to remain what we call 'ordinary people': but He is determined to carry out a quite different plan. To shrink back from that plan is not humility; it is laziness and cowardice. To submit to it is not conceit or megalomania; it is obedience.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Weight of Obedience, 1950
True humility is active obedience, not retreat; laziness and cowardice are the real sins.
In simple terms: Obedience shows courage, not pride.
Key Takeaway
Choose diligent obedience over complacency.
Themes
ethics
spirituality
personal growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily work
- volunteer service
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Humility
obedience
courage
Questions to Reflect On
- What does obedience mean in modern life?
- How to distinguish humility from submission?
A Different Perspective
Obedience can be misused by authoritarian forces.
