Humble Quote by Dag Hammarskjöld
““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. To be nothing in the self-effacement of humility, yet, for the sake of the task, to embody its whole weight and importance in your earing, as the one who has been called to undertake it. To give to people, works, poetry, art, what the self can contribute, and to take, simply and freely, what belongs to it by reason of its identity. Praise and blame, the winds of success and adversity, blow over such a life without leaving a trace or upsetting its balance.””
About This Quote
Humility means seeing the self as neither superior nor inferior, embracing nothingness and unity with all, allowing unbiased contribution and reception.
In simple terms: Humility is seeing oneself as equal and part of everything.
Key Takeaway
Practice unbiased self‑effacement.
Themes
humility
self‑identity
balance
unity
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- artistic creation
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
spirituality
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one stay humble without losing self‑worth?
- In what ways does humility improve collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Absolute self‑effacement may suppress healthy self‑advocacy.
