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Humility Quote by Charles Spurgeon

“Humility is to make a right estimate of oneself. It is no humility for a man to think less of himself than he ought.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“Humility is to make a right estimate of oneself. It is no humility for a man to think less of himself than he ought.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Humility means accurately assessing one's abilities and worth, avoiding both overconfidence and undue self‑deprecation.

In simple terms: Know yourself honestly.

Key Takeaway

Seek balanced self‑view.

Themes

self‑awareness humility confidence

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • leadership
  • relationships
  • career planning

Key Concepts

self‑assessment ego growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you overestimate or underestimate yourself?
  • How does honest self‑assessment affect your goals?
A Different Perspective

Humility can be misinterpreted as weakness.

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