Proud of yourself Quote by Saxon White Kessinger
““Sometime when you're feeling important; Sometime when your ego 's in bloom; Sometime when you take it for granted, You're the best qualified in the room: Sometime when you feel that your going, Would leave an unfillable hole, Just follow these simple instructions, And see how they humble your soul. Take a bucket and fill it with water, Put your hand in it up to the wrist, Pull it out and the hole that's remaining, Is a measure of how much you'll be missed. You can splash all you wish when you enter, You may stir up the water galore, But stop, and you'll find that in no time, It looks quite the same as before. The moral of this quaint example, Is to do just the best that you can, Be proud of yourself but remember, There's no indispensable man.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Humble Soul, 2021
The poem uses water imagery to illustrate humility, reminding us that no one is irreplaceable and that we should do our best without ego.
In simple terms: Humility shown through water; no one is indispensable.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and do your best.
Themes
humility
ego
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team leadership
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt indispensable?
- How does humility affect teamwork?
A Different Perspective
Ego can motivate achievement; balance is needed.
