Feel Quote by Walter Hilton
“Regard yourself all the more as a sinner because you cannot feel yourself to be what you are.”
About This Quote
Source Mystical Treatise: “The Scale of Perfection” (c. 1400)
Recognizing personal sinfulness deepens self-awareness and spiritual humility, preventing self‑deception.
In simple terms: Know your flaws to stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility through self‑examination.
Themes
humility
self-awareness
spirituality
sinfulness
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confessional practice
- ethical decision‑making
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance humility with self‑compassion?
- What practices help you stay honest without self‑condemnation?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self‑criticism can lead to despair rather than growth.
