Abasement Quote by Dag Hammarskjold
“Humility is just as much the opposite of self-abasement as it is of self-exaltation. To be humble is not to make comparisons. Secure in its reality, the self is neither better nor worse, bigger nor smaller, than anything else in the universe. It is ? is nothing, yet at the same time one with everything. It is in this sense that humility is absolute self-effacement.”
About This Quote
Source Diary: Entry on Humility, 1958
Humility means seeing the self as neither superior nor inferior, fully integrated with the universe.
In simple terms: Humility is seeing oneself as equal to all, part of everything.
Key Takeaway
Practice non‑comparative self‑view.
Themes
humility
self‑perception
universality
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- team leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect decision‑making?
- Can humility coexist with confidence?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be misinterpreted as self‑neglect.
