Humility Quotes

1910 Humility quotes by 1042 unique authors

UGLINESS, n. A gift of the gods to certain women, entailing virtue without humility. — Ambrose Bierce
Walking in humility isn't focusing on what we are NOT; rather, it's declaring what God is. — Aiden Wilson Tozer
The art of humility begins with a recognition of our dependence on others and an appreciation of God's gift of life. — Wilferd Peterson
Ordinarily, God allows these things [i.e. evil suggestions and wickedness] to happen to free us from some hidden pride and to engender in us holy… — Vincent de Paul
Practice humility and patience. — Vincent de Paul
We must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective. We will learn from Our… — Vincent de Paul
They could fall in love with fresh, new people, or they could have the courage and humility to tear off some essential layer of themselves… — Liane Moriarty
The least known among the virtues and also the most misunderstood is the virtue of humility. Yet, it is the very groundwork of Christianity. Humility… — William Bernard Ullathorne
The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off. — Laurence Olivier
Humility is always one play away. — Tim Foley
A man's potential for God lies not in his ability, nor in his opportunity, but in his humility before God. — Jim Berg
Writing, for me, means humility. It’s a process that involves fear and doubt, especially if you’re writing honestly. — Kiran Desai
Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility. — Nelson Mandela
People tend to measure themselves by external accomplishments, but jail allows a person to focus on internal ones; such as honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, generosity… — Nelson Mandela
I was amazed by this person who, even though she had everything, would go to feed the homeless and visit sick children and Aids victims.… — Mario Testino
Before catechisms can instill a proper humility, small children know the truth that their own existence has caused the world to bloom into being. — Gregory Maguire
I judge a man by his actions with men, much more than by his declarations Godwards -- When I find him to be envious, carping,… — Anthony Trollope
Know honor, Yet keep humility. Be the valley of the universe! Being the valley of the universe, Ever true and resourceful, Return to the state… — Laozi
The most critical need of the church at this moment is men, bold men, free men. The church must seek, in prayer and much humility,… — Aiden Wilson Tozer
God, give me a deep humility, a well-guided zeal, a burning love and a single eye, and then let men or devils do their worst! — George Whitefield
Humility is probably the most difficult virtue to realize. — Thomas Yellowtail
As a Buddhist, I was trained to be tolerant of everything except intolerance. I was brought up not only to develop the spirit of tolerance… — U Thant
Doubt is my boon companion, the faithful St. Bernard ever at my side. Whether writing essays or just going about daily life, I am constantly… — Phillip Lopate
Daughter, I want you to form the most intense, loving relationship with yourself. Only then will you realize your capacity for kindness and emotional expansiveness.… — Diriye Osman
Community is where humility and glory touch. — Henri Nouwen

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