Humility Quotes

1910 Humility quotes by 1042 unique authors

In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. — Lord Chesterfield
Love means to love that which is unlovable; or it is no virtue at all. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if they've done something… — Amy Chua
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. — Winston Churchill
In the course of my life, I have often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a… — Winston Churchill
Men sometimes feel injured by praise because it assigns a limit to their merit; few people are modest enough not to take offense that one… — Luc de Clapiers
My one regret in life is that I am not someone else. — Woody Allen
There is no respect for others without humility in one's self. — Henri Frederic Amiel
True humility is contentment. — Henri Frederic Amiel
By bravely enduring our trials, we learn humility, compassion for others, and a great reliance on God. We also learn that our happiness and progress… — Lloyd D. Newell
We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness, we realize our own littleness; His purity shows… — Teresa of Avila
Praised be the Lord, who has redeemed me from myself. — Teresa of Avila
Goodness strives not, and therefore it is not rebuked. — Laozi
He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that is… — Laozi
Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth; from self-assertion, therefore… — Laozi
He who, conscious of being strong, is content to be weak, he shall be the paragon of mankind. Being the paragon of mankind, Virtue will… — Laozi
He who is great must make humility his base. He who is high must make lowliness his foundation. Thus, princes and kings in speaking of… — Laozi
Thus it is that "Some things are increased by being diminished, others are diminished by being increased." What others have taught, I also teach; verily,… — Laozi
What makes a kingdom great is its being like a down-flowing river,--the central point towards which all the smaller streams under Heaven converge; or like… — Laozi
Therefore, if a great kingdom humbles itself before a small kingdom, it shall make that small kingdom its prize. And if a small kingdom humbles… — Laozi
The reason why rivers and seas are able to be lords over a hundred mountain streams, is that they know how to keep below them.… — Laozi
Therefore the Sage, wishing to be above the people, must by his words put himself below them; wishing to be before the people, he must… — Laozi
The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display… — Laozi
But in the present day men cast off gentleness, and are all for being bold; they spurn frugality, and retain only extravagance; they discard humility,… — Laozi
Gentleness brings victory to him who attacks, and safety to him who defends. Those whom Heaven would save, it fences round with gentleness. — Laozi

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