Humility Phrases
I persist on praising not the life I lead, but that which I ought to lead. I follow it at a mighty distance, crawling
SenecaIn peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility.
William ShakespeareIn peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility;
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger:
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.
I believe that the first test of a truly great man is his humility. I don't mean by humility, doubt of his power. But really great men have a curious feeling that the greatness is not of them, but through them. And they see something divine in every other man and are endlessly, foolishly, incredibly merciful.
John RuskinReverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and hearing the good Dhamma, this is the best good luck
BuddhaHumility is really important because it keeps you fresh and new.
Steven TylerThe first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.
John RuskinHumility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
Kong Fu ZiEarly in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change.
Frank Lloyd WrightThe unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune.
Joseph AddisonIn the intellectual order, the virtue of humility is nothing more nor less than the power of attention.
Simone WeilTrue love is quiescent, except in the nascent moments of true humility.
Bryant H. McGillHumility is nothing else but a right judgment of ourselves.
William LawReal genius is nothing else but the supernatural virtue of humility in the domain of thought.
Simone WeilLife is a long lesson in humility.
James Matthew BarrieWe come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.
Rabindranath TagoreHumility is to make a right estimate of one's self.
Charles SpurgeonHymn 127
Christ's invitation to sinners, or, Humility and pride.
Mt. 11:28-30.
"Come hither, all ye weary souls,
Ye heavy-laden sinners, come;
I'll give you rest from all your toils,
And raise you to my heav'nly home.
"They shall find rest that learn of me;
I'm of a meek and lowly mind;
But passion rages like the sea,
And pride is restless as the wind.
"Blest is the man whose shoulders take
My yoke, and bear it with delight;
My yoke is easy to his neck
My grace shall make the burden light."
Jesus, we come at thy command;
With faith, and hope, and humble zeal,
Resign our spirits to thy hand
To mold and guide us at thy will.
205. A greedy man will always find himself in the shackles of humility.
Imam AliHumility is not disgraceful, and carries no loss of true pride.
Ernest Hemingway
