Goals Quote by Cornel West
““To be humble is to be so sure of one's self and one's mission that one can forego calling excessive attention to one's self and status. And, even more pointedly, to be humble is to revel in the accomplishments or potentials of others -- especially those with whom one identifies and to whom one is linked organically.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Race Matters by Cornel West, 1993
Humility means confidence in self and mission, allowing focus on others' achievements and shared identity.
In simple terms: Humility is confidence that lets you celebrate others.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate others' strengths while staying grounded.
Themes
humility
confidence
community
recognition
identity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- team building
- mentorship
- social activism
Key Concepts
self-awareness
social cohesion
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑confidence with celebrating others?
- What does humility look like in your community?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be mistaken for lack of ambition.
![“I never left my roots. You can identify me as someone that didn't become high and mighty. Humility is a defining [trait] all of us can forever learn, and I try to be as humble as anyone can be.” quote by Serena Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/517/serena-williams-1589_defining_i-never-left-my-roots-you-can-identify-m_17115.jpg)
![“You can't really move forward until you look back. [From Remaking America panel discussion at George Washington University]” quote by Cornel West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/273/cornel-west-708_george-w_you-can-t-really-move-forward-until-you_37313.jpg)
