Acting Quote by Vincent de Paul
![“[A] truly humble spirit humbles itself as much amid honors as amid insults, acting like the honeybee which makes its honey equally as well from the dew that falls on the wormwood as from that which falls on the rose.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e90/vincent-de-paul-1676_acting_a-truly-humble-spirit-humbles-itself-as_279615.jpg)
“[A] truly humble spirit humbles itself as much amid honors as amid insults, acting like the honeybee which makes its honey equally as well from the dew that falls on the wormwood as from that which falls on the rose.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Little Book of Spiritual Wisdom, 17th century
A modest heart stays humble whether praised or criticized, like a bee that makes honey from both bitter and sweet sources.
In simple terms: Humility persists through praise and insult alike.
Key Takeaway
Remain modest in success and failure.
Themes
humility
pride
balance
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
maxilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
spirituality
ego
nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay grounded when praised?
- What can you learn from criticism?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be mistaken for weakness.
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