Humble Quote by Ernest Becker
““Man is naturally humble, naturally grateful, naturally guilty, naturally transcended, naturally a sufferer; he is small, pitiful, weak, a passive taker who tucks himself naturally in a beyond of superior, awesome, all-embracing power.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker, 1973
Human beings are inherently humble, grateful, guilty, and suffering, yet feel small before a vast, powerful universe.
In simple terms: Humans feel small against the cosmos.
Key Takeaway
Accept humility and seek meaning.
Themes
existentialism
humility
mortality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing smallness affect life?
- What gives meaning amid vastness?
A Different Perspective
May cause existential anxiety.
