Bits Quote by Dorotheus of Gaza
“Why did you act in this way, you pitiable ones? Make a bow of repentance, recognize your fault, be sorry for your nakedness. Neither one of them could blame himself, neither of them had the least bit of humility.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on Humility, 5th century CE
A lack of humility leads to self‑blame and inability to accept fault, causing moral stagnation.
In simple terms: Without humility we cannot admit mistakes.
Cultivate humility to recognize and correct faults.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humility be practiced in leadership?
- What barriers prevent honest self‑assessment?
Humility alone may not fix systemic issues.