Quotes About Humility

Amy was much offended that her overtures of peace had been repulsed, and began to wish she had not humbled herself, to feel more injured than ever, and to plume herself on her superior virtue in a way which was particularly exasperating.

There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind

You are getting to be rather conceited my dear, and it is quite time you set about correcting it. You have good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty. -Mrs. March

El cariño destierra el temor y la gratitud vence al orgullo.

La paciencia y la humildad que reflejaba el rostro amado eran la lección que Jo necesitaba, más eficaz que el sermón más sabio o la reprimenda más dura.

El verdadero talento, la verdadera bondad, no pasan mucho tiempo inadvertidos, pero, aunque así sea, la conciencia de poseerlos y usar bien de ellos debiera satisfacerle a uno, y el mayor encanto de toda cualidad es la modestia.

So they soon forgot their pride and interchanged kindnesses without stopping to think which was the greater.

ought to have read more, for I find I don't know anything, and it mortifies me.

Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety; it shows itself in acts, rather than in words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations.

I see. It's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant, but not to show off or get perked up," said Amy thoughtfully. "These things are always seen and felt in a person's manner and conversations, if modestly used, but it is not necessary to display them," said Mrs. March.

L'affetto bandisce il timore e la gratitudine può debellare l'orgoglio.

He that is down need fear no fall, He that is low no pride. He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide. I am content with what I have, Little be it, or much. And, Lord! Contentment still I crave, Because Thou savest such. Fulness to them a burden is, That go on pilgrimage. Here little, and hereafter bliss, Is best from age to age!

Aprende a reconocer y valorar los elogios que mereces y busca la admiración de personas que valgan la pena siendo modesta además de bonita.

You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There

Tienes bastante talento y virtudes, pero no hay que hacer ostentación porque la vanidad estropea el carácter más fino.

El verdadero talento y bondad no pasan mucho tiempo inadvertidos; aunque pasaran, el conocimiento de poseerlo y de usarlo bien debe satisfacernos.

La vanidad echa a perder las mejores cualidades. El talento y la bondad nunca pasan inadvertidos y, aunque así fuera, la conciencia de tenerlos y hacer buen uso de ellos debería bastar. Las virtudes quedan ensalzadas por la modestia.

El orgullo nunca está lejos de la caída.

The greatest wisdom doesn't know itself. The richest plan is not to have one.

He did not boast. I have never heard him boast.

Gates humbly told him early on, "but I beg you not to place any confidence in me (I have little in myself)

Junior felt humble in his presence.

He avoided a gaudy residence and had no desire to impress other people.

Doubtless embarrassed, he contested insinuations that he was motivated by greed instead of a humble desire to serve God or humanity.