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Humility Quotes by Isaac of Nineveh
- If you practice an excellent virtue without perceiving the taste of its aid, do not marvel; for until a man becomes humble, he will not…
- A man who is truly humble is not troubled when he is wronged and he says nothing to justify himself against the injustice, but he…
- Humility collects the soul into a single point by the power of silence. A truly humble man has no desire to be known or admired…
- Wishing to open my mouth, O brethren, and speak on the exalted theme of humility, I am filled with fear, even as a man who…
- If zeal had been appropriate for putting humanity right, why did God the Word clothe himself in the body, using gentleness and humility in order…
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- It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. — Saint Augustine
- Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of… — Saint Augustine
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- Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first… — Saint Augustine
- There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart. — Saint Augustine
- Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast. — Jane Austen
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- Be gentle to all and stern with yourself. — Teresa of Avila
- There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. — Teresa of Avila
- We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in… — Teresa of Avila
- The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too. — Teresa of Avila
- To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that. — Teresa of Avila