Humility Quotes

Heights of the spirit can only be climbed by passing through the portals of humility.

There are two kinds of egotists: Those who admit it, and the rest of us

All progression in spiritual things is dependent upon the attainment of humility.

Christian humility does not consist in denying what there is of good in us; but in an abiding sense of ill-desert, and in the consciousness that what we have of good is due to the grace of God.

We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.

Assuredly, Loving Souls, you should go to God with all humility and respect, humbling yourselves in His presence, especially when you remember your past ingratitude and sins.

If I cannot in honest happiness take the second place (or the twentieth); if I cannot take the first without making a fuss about my unworthiness, then I know nothing of Calvary love.

If you are aware of your humility, then you are arrogant.

Pride is not the heritage of man; humility should dwell with frailty, and atone for ignorance, error, and imperfection.

If you're not humble, life will visit humbleness upon you.

As patience leads to peace, and study to science, so are humiliations the path that leads to humility.

There never can have been, and never can be, and there never shall be any sin without pride.

Humility is often only feigned submission which people use to render others submissive. It is a subterfuge of pride which lowers itself in order to rise.

Humility and self-restraint is the True Objective of Kenpo

Speaking absolutely, humility excels virginity.

If you strive to become a good human being with the qualities of generosity, humility and having reverence for life...just maybe you'll become a great musician.

I’m sure I am wrong about many things, although I’m not sure exactly which things I’m wrong about. I’m even sure I’m wrong about what I think I’m right about in at least some cases.

I think I'd like to be remembered as someone who really helped people to have a little humility and realize that we are part of the animal kingdom not separated from it.

There are no friends more inseparable than pride and hardness of heart, humility and love, falsehood and impudence.

What makes humility so desirable is the marvelous thing it does to us; it creates in us a capacity for the closest possible intimacy with God.

I know I'm not perfect & will never become. Yet, I'm proud of being Me, with all humility & imperfections. Cause this is the only life I have.

He who begins by loving Christianity more than Truth, will proceed by loving his sect or church better than Christianity, and end in loving himself better than all.

We learn humility through accepting humiliations cheerfully.

Humility has such power. Apologies can disarm arguments. Contrition can defuse rage. Olive branches do more good than battle axes ever will.

Humility is not simply feeling small and useless - like an inferiority complex. It is sensing how great and glorious God is, and seeing myself in that light.

Even great men bow before the Sun; it melts hubris into humility.

What is important is not victory or the position of a victor, but rather the labor of striving towards God and devotion to Him.

Dispassion and humility lead to spiritual knowledge. Without them no one will see the Lord.

Selflessness. Humility. Truthfulness. These are the three marks of an honorable man.

One of the most important things about leadership is that you have to have the kind of humility that will allow you to be coached.

You will never cease to be the most amazed person on earth at what God has done for you on the inside.

Never curse a fall. The ground is where humility lives.

Krishna is present fully in His holy name and this is realized by the humility and sincerity in our chanting.

With sincere modesty, if there is such a thing, I have never thought of legacy at all. I am always grateful if people like what I have done. A legacy is something no one can forsee.

Flattery is all right so long as you don't inhale.

Humility forms the basis of honor, just as the low ground forms the foundation of a high elevation.

Humility and patience are the surest proofs of the increase of love.

Is suffering really necessary? Yes and no. If you had not suffered as you have, there would be no depth to you, no humility, no compassion.

We are all inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

What separates me from most so-called atheists is a feeling of utter humility toward the unattainable secrets of the harmony of the cosmos.

No light is brighter than wisdom. Wisdom is the light in the world.

People who are humble don't talk too much; they listen.

Cultivate a sympathetic heart, humility in dealings, and selflessness in action. If these are practiced with earnestness and sincerity, then you will win the race of life.

When speculation has done its worst, two and two still make four.

[Humility is:] Greatness in plain clothes

I try to hire people who will challenge and have the humility to be challenged - people who have basically good values.

Satan's number one weapon is pride. God's number one defense is humility.

Humility is to make a right estimate of one's self.

Humility must accompany all our actions, must be with us everywhere; for as soon as we glory in our good works they are of no further value to our advancement in virtue.

Humility is the light of understanding.