Humility Quotes

1910 Humility quotes by 1042 unique authors

A man who has humility will have acquired in the last reaches of his beliefs the saving doubt of his own certainty. — Walter Lippmann
To the extent we behave with humility, to that extent good will result. — Ramana Maharshi
To be part of the creation, I must act humbly. I'll take that over a goddess any day! — Maureen O'Hara
You come to the master only in deep humbleness, because learning is possible only in humbleness. You have come to surrender, not to perform, not… — Rajneesh
Humble in a humble state and great in greatness, I will work out the divinity that is busy within my mind. — Pindar
Humility is a virtue; timidity is an illness. — Jim Rohn
To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility - these are marks of maturity and graciousness. — William Arthur Ward
It is only with total humility, and in absolute stillness of mind that we can know what indeed we are. — Wei Wu Wei
There is a lovely root to the word humiliation - from the latin word humus, meaning soil or ground. When we are humiliated, we are… — David Whyte
About humility we speak with an analogy: When the branches are full of fruit, they just bow down. — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Modern science has been a voyage into the unknown, with a lesson in humility waiting at every stop. Many passengers would rather have stayed home. — Carl Sagan
The fullest and best ears of corn hang lowest toward the ground. — Unknown Author
Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life. — Unknown Author
Humility leads to strength and not to weakness. It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them. — John J. McCloy
Blessed the man and woman who is able to serve cheerfully in the second rank - a big test. — Mary Slessor
A proud monk needs no demon. He has turned into one, an enemy to himself. — John Climacus
The devil sees nothing more abominable than a truly humble christian, for [that Christian] is just the opposite of [the devil's] own image — Unknown Author
It happens, I do not know how, that most of the proud never really discover their true selves. They think they have conquered their passions… — John Climacus
Without humility of heart all the other virtues by which one runs toward God seem - and are - absolutely worthless. — Angela of Foligno
How does one chip off the marble that doesn't belong? ... That comes about through five things: humility, reverence, inspiration, deep purpose, and joy. No… — Walter Russell
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

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