Humility Quote by John Webster
““Heaven-gates are not so highly arched As princes' palaces; they that enter there Must go upon their knees.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Duchess of Malfi, 1614
Heaven’s gates are low, unlike grand palaces; entry requires humility and kneeling.
In simple terms: Heaven is humble, not grand.
Key Takeaway
Approach the divine with humility.
Themes
humility
spirituality
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- rituals
Key Concepts
theology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect your spiritual practice?
- What does kneeling symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Some view heaven as lofty, creating distance.
