Building Quote by Saint Augustine
“You wish to be great, begin from the least. You are thinking to construct some mighty fabric in height; first think of the foundation of humility. And how great soever a mass of building one may wish and design to place above it, the greater the building is to be, the deeper does he dig his foundation.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: On Humility, 5th century
Great achievements require a humble foundation; without humility, lofty ambitions collapse.
In simple terms: Humility is the base for greatness.
Key Takeaway
Build humility first.
Themes
humility
foundation
greatness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- leadership
- project planning
- personal development
- team building
Key Concepts
virtue
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What foundations do you need?
- How does humility strengthen ambition?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be mistaken for weakness.
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