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Be humble Quote by Teresa of Avila

“We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness, we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.” quote by Teresa of Avila
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“We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness, we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.”

Teresa of Avila

About This Quote

Source Spiritual Treatise: The Interior Castle, 1577

Self‑knowledge arises through contemplating divine greatness, revealing human humility and the need for spiritual humility.

In simple terms: Know God to know yourself and become humble.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility through divine contemplation.

Themes

spirituality humility self‑knowledge theology

Mood

reverent reflective serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • Personal prayer
  • spiritual retreats
  • theological study groups

Key Concepts

Mysticism self‑reflection divine contemplation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does humility look like in daily life?
  • How can divine contemplation be practiced today?
A Different Perspective

Human pride can block true humility.

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