Blessed Quote by Francis of Assisi
““Blessed is the servant who esteems himself no better when he is praised and exalted by people than when he is considered worthless, simple, and despicable; for what a man is before God, that he is and nothing more.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermons of Saint Francis, 13th century
True humility means valuing oneself equally regardless of external praise or contempt, recognizing that identity is defined by relationship with the divine, not by worldly judgments.
In simple terms: Humility sees self-worth as constant, not based on others' opinions.
Key Takeaway
Judge yourself by your character, not by applause or scorn.
Themes
humility
spirituality
self‑worth
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily worship
- conflict resolution
- leadership decisions
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
ego transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain confidence while staying humble?
- When does humility become self‑neglect?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be misinterpreted as lack of confidence.
