We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done.
Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
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.
Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility.
The less you know, the more you believe.
Sports are such a great teacher. I think of everything they've taught me: camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences.
If only it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?
The proud man can learn humility, but he will be proud of it.
It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words, "And this too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!
Few are humble, for it takes a self-esteem few possess.
The true test of the American ideal is whether we're able to recognize our failings and then rise together to meet the challenges of our time. Whether we allow ourselves to be shaped by events and history, or whether we act to shape them. Whether chance of birth or circumstance decides life's big winners and losers, or whether we build a community where, at the very least, everyone has a chance to work hard, get ahead, and reach their dreams.
Humility like darkness reveals the heavenly lights.
...There is a great need of more familiarity with the Scriptures and their teaching in order that we may be crushed to our knees with a sense of humility and be made to cry to God that He would visit us again.
Humility is no substitute for a good personality.
After crosses and losses men grow humbler and wiser.
Jesus washing the disciples feet is the most supreme act of humility in all of God’s word.
I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.
Life is a long lesson in humility.
One learns to ignore criticism by first learning to ignore applause.
Modest humility is beauty's crown.
Let someone else take your place in line, Let someone else be first. Let someone else achieve realization before you.
Meditation is humility - the absence of thought, doubt, and ego.
Whatever obscurities may involve religious tenets, humility and love constitute the essence of true religion; the humble is formed to adore, the loving to associate with eternal love.
We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.
True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us.
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