Humility Quotes

1910 Humility quotes by 1042 unique authors

Though a man may be found in a weak state, that does not at all mean that he has been abandoned by God. On the… — John of Shanghai and San Francisco
The power of God is effective when a person asks for the help from God, acknowledging his own weakness and sinfulness. This is why humility… — John of Shanghai and San Francisco
The thief who received the kingdom of heaven, though not as the reward of virtue, is a true witness to the fact that salvation is… — John Cassian
All of our holy fathers knew this and all with one accord teach that perfection in holiness can be achieved only through humility. — John Cassian
Humility, in its turn, can be achieved only through faith, fear of God, gentleness and the shedding of all possessions. — John Cassian
It is by means of these that we attain perfect love, through the grace and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be glory… — John Cassian
O Woe to his blinded soul! Saying this, he as it were said to God: "Thou Thyself are guilty, because the woman whom Thou gavest… — Symeon the New Theologian
The Lord sometimes allows people who are devoted to Him to fall into such dreadful vices; and this is in order to prevent them from… — Seraphim of Sarov
Do not become a disciple of one who praises himself, in case you learn pride instead of humility. — Mark the Evangelist
The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially… — Anthony of Padua
An angel fell from Heaven without any other passion except pride, and so we may ask whether it is possible to ascend to Heaven by… — John Climacus
Unless a man gives himself entirely to the Cross, in a spirit of humility and self-abasement; unless he casts himself down to be trampled underfoot… — Mark the Evangelist
Seek the simplest in all things, in food, clothing, without being ashamed of poverty. For a great part of the world lives in poverty. Do… — Unknown Author
Learn to love humility, for it will cover all your sins. All sins are repulsive before God, but the most repulsive of all is pride… — Anthony of Padua
A humble man who lives a spiritual life, when he reads the Holy Scriptures, while relate all things to himself and not to others. — Mark the Evangelist
Every one is fond of comparing himself to something great and grandiose, as Louis XIV likened himself to the sun, and others have had like… — Francois Magendie
Suffer me never to think that I have knowledge enough to need no teaching, wisdom enough to need no correction, talents enough to need no… — Eric Milner-White
It's discouraging to make a mistake, but it's humiliating when you find out you're so unimportant that nobody noticed it. — Chuck Daly
A characteristic of those who are still progressing in blessed mourning is temperance and silence of the lips; and of those who have made progress… — John Climacus
A person who suffers bitterly when slighted or insulted should recognize from this that he still harbors the ancient serpent in his breast. If he… — Symeon the New Theologian
Humility does not mean to think yourself less, but to less think of yourself. — Bhakti Tirtha Swami
In this world of Maya, which is averse to the Lord, full of trials and tribulations, only patience, humility and respect for others are our… — Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati
Ancient poets and sages have called the earth the mother of all things. They could hardly have chosen a more attractive name, or one that… — Unknown Author
The cardinal doctrine of a fanatic's creed is that his enemies are the enemies of God. — Andrew Dickson White
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument. — Unknown Author

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