Abasement Quote by Stephen Mitchell
“But self-abasement is just inverted egoism. Anyone who acts with genuine humility will be as far from humiliation as from arrogance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell, 1949
Humility is the opposite of self‑deprecation; true humility avoids both humiliation and arrogance.
In simple terms: Humility avoids extremes of pride and shame.
Key Takeaway
Practice genuine humility.
Themes
humility
ego
pride
humiliation
arrogance
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal growth
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
self‑concept
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show humility without losing confidence?
- When does humility become self‑neglect?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be mistaken for weakness.
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