Humility Quotes

1910 quotes by 1042 authors

Inspiration comes only to those who seek it with humility toward their own achievements and reverence toward the achievements of God. — Walter Russell
My power will be in humility. — Walter Russell
It is a virtue and a prize to listen patiently to and put up with insults for the sake of God — Brigit of Kildare
God's grace always assists those who struggle, but this does not mean that a struggler is always in the position of a victor. Sometimes in… — John of Shanghai and San Francisco
What is important is not victory or the position of a victor, but rather the labor of striving towards God and devotion to Him. — John of Shanghai and San Francisco
Though a man may be found in a weak state, that does not at all mean that he has been abandoned by God. On the… — John of Shanghai and San Francisco
The power of God is effective when a person asks for the help from God, acknowledging his own weakness and sinfulness. This is why humility… — John of Shanghai and San Francisco
The thief who received the kingdom of heaven, though not as the reward of virtue, is a true witness to the fact that salvation is… — John Cassian
All of our holy fathers knew this and all with one accord teach that perfection in holiness can be achieved only through humility. — John Cassian
Humility, in its turn, can be achieved only through faith, fear of God, gentleness and the shedding of all possessions. — John Cassian
It is by means of these that we attain perfect love, through the grace and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be glory… — John Cassian
O Woe to his blinded soul! Saying this, he as it were said to God: "Thou Thyself are guilty, because the woman whom Thou gavest… — Symeon the New Theologian
The Lord sometimes allows people who are devoted to Him to fall into such dreadful vices; and this is in order to prevent them from… — Seraphim of Sarov
Do not become a disciple of one who praises himself, in case you learn pride instead of humility. — Mark the Evangelist
The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially… — Anthony of Padua
An angel fell from Heaven without any other passion except pride, and so we may ask whether it is possible to ascend to Heaven by… — John Climacus
Unless a man gives himself entirely to the Cross, in a spirit of humility and self-abasement; unless he casts himself down to be trampled underfoot… — Mark the Evangelist
Seek the simplest in all things, in food, clothing, without being ashamed of poverty. For a great part of the world lives in poverty. Do… — Unknown Author
Learn to love humility, for it will cover all your sins. All sins are repulsive before God, but the most repulsive of all is pride… — Anthony of Padua
A humble man who lives a spiritual life, when he reads the Holy Scriptures, while relate all things to himself and not to others. — Mark the Evangelist

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