Peter Quote by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones
![“But observe that [Peter] never ceases to be a bold man; he does not become nervous and diffident. No, he does not change in that way. The essential personality remains; and yet he is 'poor in spirit' at the same time.” quote by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a20/david-martyn-lloyd-jones-29466_peter_but-observe-that-peter-never-ceases-to-b_720961.jpg)
““But observe that [Peter] never ceases to be a bold man; he does not become nervous and diffident. No, he does not change in that way. The essential personality remains; and yet he is 'poor in spirit' at the same time.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Essential Personality, 1960
A bold person can stay confident while remaining humble and spiritually poor.
In simple terms: Boldness and humility can coexist.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate confidence without losing humility.
Themes
humility
confidence
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
personality
integrity
inner strength
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
- When does humility become self‑deprecation?
A Different Perspective
Boldness may be mistaken for arrogance.
![“I felt really compromised. I think legal marriage is unnecessary and I would not have formalised the relationship [with husband Peter Davis] except for going into Parliament. I have always railed against it privately.” quote by Helen Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d53/helen-clark-12019_compromised_i-felt-really-compromised-i-think-legal_21494.jpg)
