Humility Quote by Thomas Merton
“Humility sets us free to do what is really good, by showing us our illusions and withdrawing our will from what was only an apparent good.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven Storey Mountain, 1948
Humility reveals true good by dispelling illusion and freeing will from false desires.
In simple terms: Humility uncovers truth and frees us.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to see genuine good.
Themes
spirituality
self‑knowledge
freedom
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- ethical decision‑making
- leadership
- counseling
Key Concepts
Ego dissolution
inner clarity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility change personal priorities?
- What practices help develop true humility?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be mistaken for weakness.
