Humility Quotes

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God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to… — Teresa of Avila
O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue with which to… — Teresa of Avila
It is a most certain truth, that the richer we see ourselves to be, confessing at the same time our poverty, the greater will be… — Teresa of Avila
Tell him, on the contrary, that he needs, in the interest of his own happiness, to walk in the path of humility and self-control, and… — Irving Babbitt
There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest… — Francis Bacon
I've never had a humble opinion. If you've got an opinion, why be humble about it? — Joan Baez
There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. — Abu Bakr
The people who abandon Jihad fall a victim to humility and degradation. — Abu Bakr
Modesty is the conscience of the body. — Honore de Balzac
Life is a long lesson in humility. — James M. Barrie
The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when… — James M. Barrie
A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of. — Joseph Addison
Plenty of people wish to become devout, but no one wishes to be humble. — Joseph Addison
The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune. — Joseph Addison
Humility is a virtue, and it is a virtue innate in guests. — Max Beerbohm
Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors. — Ludwig van Beethoven
With pride, there are many curses. With humility, there come many blessings. — Ezra Taft Benson
It ain't the heat, it's the humility. — Yogi Berra
All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must… — Theodore Bikel
The less you know, the more you believe. — Unknown Author

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