Accomplish Quote by Marcus Eremita
“Guard your mind from self-praise and flee a high opinion of yourself, so that God does not allow you to fall into the opposite passion to the virtue for which you boast, for man does not accomplish virtue alone, but with the help of God who sees all.”
About This Quote
Warns against self‑praise, urging humility so God can guide virtue without pride.
In simple terms: Avoid self‑praise; stay humble for divine guidance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and rely on divine support.
Themes
humility
spirituality
virtue
self‑awareness
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- self‑reflection
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
theology
moral philosophy
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect your personal growth?
- In what ways can you balance confidence and modesty?
A Different Perspective
Humility may conflict with necessary self‑confidence.
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
