Humble Quotes - Page 40

• Be modest, be humble, be simple.

  Amy Chua

  Simple, Be Humble, Modest

  Amy Chua (2011). “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother”, Bloomsbury Publishing

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• When I was standing there on top of the world, you become so humble, you do not think about breaking records anymore, you do not think about gaining scientific data. The only thing you want is to come back alive

  Felix Baumgartner

  Thinking, Data, Records

  "Austrian daredevil breaks sound barrier jumping from space". "7.30" with Leigh Sales, www.abc.net.au. October 15, 2012.

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• Then God came to the woman and said to her, "Why did you not keep the commandment?" as if He wanted to say, "At least you, say forgive me, so as to humble your soul and to receive mercy." Again, there was no request for forgiveness. She also answered, "The serpent deceived me," as if she wanted to say, "If the serpent sinned, where is my mistake?"

  Dorotheus of Gaza

  Mistake, Humility, Forgive Me

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• You desire that which exceeds my humble powers, but I trust in the compassion and mercy of the All-powerful God.

  Saint Stephen

  Powerful, Compassion, Desire

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• Our schools have been scientifically designed to prevent over-education from happening. The average American [should be] content with their humble role in life, because they're not tempted to think about any other role.

  William Torrey Harris

  School, Thinking, Average

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• Let your critics make you humble, and your enemies make you wise. Learn from every stumble but let nothing keep you down, for you were born to rise!

  Cory Booker

  Wise, Positive Thinking, Enemy

  FaceBook post by Cory Booker from Feb 21, 2012

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• Measured by the standards of men of their time, [the Pilgrims] were the humble of the earth. Measured by later accomplishments, they were the mighty. In appearance weak and persecuted they came -- rejected, despised -- an insignificant band; in reality strong and independent, a mighty host of whom the world was not worthy destined to free mankind.

  Calvin Coolidge

  Thanksgiving, Christian, Strong

  Calvin Coolidge (2001). “The Price of Freedom: Speeches and Addresses”, p.13, The Minerva Group, Inc.

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• There is no substitute for hardwork. Always be humble and hungry.

  Dwayne Johnson

  Motivational, Inspire, Hungry

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• Humor implies a sure conception of the beautiful, the majestic and he true, by whose light it surveys and shape s their opposites. It is a humane influence, softening with mirth the ragged inequities of existence, prompting tolerant views of life, bridging over the space which separates the lofty from the lowly, the great from the humble.

  Edwin Percy Whipple

  Beautiful, Humor, Space

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• In my humble opinion, those who come to engage in debates of consequence, and who challenge accepted wisdom, should expect to be treated badly. Nonetheless, they must stand undaunted. That is required. And that should be expected. For it is bravery that is required to secure freedom.

  Clarence Thomas

  Courage, Bravery, Challenges

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• Lord, this humble house we'd keep Sweet with play and calm with sleep. Help us so that we may give Beauty to the lives we live. Let Thy love and let Thy grace Shine upon our dwelling place.

  Edgar Guest

  Family, Sweet, Sleep

  Edgar Albert Guest, “Prayer For The Home”

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• If you only know one kriya, then share that. Just be humble, teach it. Every student is a teacher.

  Harbhajan Singh Yogi

  Inspirational, Teacher, Bhajans

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• Humility is the mother of all virtues: the humble in spirit progress and are blessed because they willingly submit to higher powers and try to live in harmony with natural laws and universal principles. Courage is the father of all virtues; we need great courage to lead our lives by correct principles and to have integrity in the moment of choice.

  Stephen Covey

  Mother, Father, Integrity

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• Don’t ever sell yourself short. Stand tall. Never be ashamed of who you are. You are beautiful, you are loved. You are needed. You are worth it. Promise me you won’t forget that. Promise me you won’t let your scars define who you are. Let your trials shape you. Let your victories humble you.

  Jennifer Nettles

  Beautiful, Promise, Victory

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• I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art!

  Al Yankovic

  Art, Knows, Millions

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• Humility is like a pair of scales: the lower one side falls, the higher rises the other. Let us humble ourselves like the Blessed Virgin and we shall be exalted.

  John Vianney

  Blessed, Fall, Humility

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• Despite its simple and humble design, Zik is certainly today one of our most successful products in terms of intuitive ergonomics.

  Philippe Starck

  Successful, Simple, Design

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• Throughout history, people in all cultures and lands have gathered together at mealtimes. In forests and mountains, in humble abodes and great mansions, beneath star filled skies and beside hearths, people have given thanks, and offered their blessings.

  John Robbins

  Stars, Blessing, Land

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• Remember this-all the sighing, mourning, sobbing, and complaining in the world, does not so undeniably evidence a man to be humble, as his overlooking his own righteousness, and living really and purely upon the righteousness of Christ.

  Thomas Brooks

  Men, Mourning, Doe

  Thomas Brooks (1866). “The Complete Works of Thomas Brooks. Ed”, p.12

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• Not until we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God's holiness and sovereignty...a cknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own thoughts, and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours.

  J. I. Packer

  Divine Wisdom, Mind, Holiness

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• So long as He lived among men, our Saviour shared the lot of the poor. He knew by experience their cares and hardships, and He could comfort and encourage all humble workers.

  Ellen G. White

  Men, Long, Comfort

  Ellen G. White “The Conflict of the Ages Story, Vol. 3. The Desire of Ages—Illustrated”, Digital Inspiration

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• All that I can tell you is, that I used my humble powers to the uttermost, and raised my voice in behalf of Human Rights in general, and the elevation and Rights of Woman in particular, nearly all my life.

  Ernestine Rose

  Rights, Voice, Used

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• Every night before I go to sleep I say out loud three things that I am grateful for, all the significant, insignificant, extraordinary, ordinary stuff of my life. It is s small practice and humble, and yet, I find I sleep better holding what lightens and softens my life every so briefly at the end of the day.

  Carrie Newcomer

  Grateful, Sleep, Night

  "A Permeable Life: Poetry and Essays". Book by Carrie Newcomer, onbeing.org. March 17, 2014.

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• I am proud that my humble attempts to predict Tuesday's prices on Monday are an indispensable component of our society. By buying low and selling high, I create harmony and freedom.

  Victor Niederhoffer

  Monday, Tuesday, Proud

  "The Blow-Up Artist". Interview with John Cassidy, www.newyorker.com. October 15, 2007.

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• The more knowledge (of deen) you have the more humble you should be. Instead you are becoming judgemental.

  Nouman Ali Khan

  Judgemental, Becoming, Should

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