Humility Quotes

1910 Humility quotes by 1042 unique authors

Attitude is an accurate monitor of where we fall on the spectrum of pride and humility. — Erwin McManus
Everybody who's in the news business today was influenced in a positive way by Walter Cronkite. He had ability, humility and integrity, a rare combination. — Roger Ailes
What honor can there be without humility? What heights can be reached without being low? The pieces of a chariot are useless unless the work… — Laozi
We live by faith; but Faith is not the slave Of text and legend. Reason's voice and God's, Nature's and Duty's, never are at odds.… — John Greenleaf Whittier
O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, meddling, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the… — Ephrem the Syrian
Humility is the part of wisdom, and is most becoming in men. But let no one discourage self-reliance; it is, of all the rest, the… — Lajos Kossuth
In the spiritual life the easiest way to conquer ego is to offer gratitude to God for five minutes daily. If you cannot offer gratitude… — Sri Chinmoy
What joy is ours that the Lord not only forgives our sins ,but allows the soul to know Him, so soon as she humbles herself.… — Silouan the Athonite
Mary, give me your Heart: so beautiful, so pure, so immaculate; your Heart so full of love and humility that I may be able to… — Mother Teresa
Humility is not an exaggeratedly low opinion of yourself. Humility is self-forgetfulness. — Peter Kreeft
Real holiness has love for its essence, humility for its clothing, the good of others as its employment, and the honor of God as its… — Nathanael Emmons
Charity is the pure love of Christ. Let's bring it down for us lay folk to understand. Selflessness, patience. . . . a great definition.… — Hyrum W. Smith
Without the necessary humility to worship, I subconsciously desired to be worshiped, not in a crazy Napoleanic manner, but like a modern-day celebrity. — Tarek Saab
Holy Purity is granted by God when it is asked for with humility. — Josemaria Escriva
So far as a man may be proud of a religion rooted in humility, I am very proud of my religion; I am especially proud… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Humility is the safeguard of chastity. In the matter of purity, there is no greater danger than not fearing the danger. For my part, when… — Philip Neri
Humility is dependence on God as pride is independence of Him. The humble soul is always the thankful soul. — Fulton J. Sheen
The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit. — Anthony of Padua
Humility: The realization of our dependence on God. I have always had strong feelings about that word regardless of what anyone's background might be. One… — Hyrum W. Smith
Humility is the embarrassment you feel when you tell people how wonderful you are. — Laurence J. Peter
Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhances dignity of an organisation, — N. R. Narayana Murthy
Success is born out of arrogance, but greatness comes from humility. — Marco Pierre White
God will not give me humility, or patience, or holiness, or love as separate investments of His grace. He has given only one gift to… — Watchman Nee
If you cannot be merciful, at least speak as though you are a sinner. If you are not a peacemaker, at least do not be… — Dorotheus of Gaza
Oh, Brethren, what is the result of pride? Oh, see what humility can do? What was the need for all these sufferings? For, if from… — Dorotheus of Gaza

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