Quotes About Humility

Society judges people by their successes. I get attracted by their dedication, simplicity, and humility.

You have a right to feel the universe is willing to provide you with blessings, but not to the point that it cannot do without you.

Modesty isn't always a virtue

I prefer to be the first to be wrong than to be the last to be right

I keep a vivid memory of failure in my back pocket, so no matter how much I accomplish I stay grounded.

Don't let success lead to arrogance and failure lead to criticism.

Never give up your right to be wrong, and be sure to give others that right too.

God always gives grace to the person who knows how to humble himself before Him and who sets his hopes on Him. God only gives grace to humble people.

Sometimes being a good parent is admitting that you weren't a perfect parent.

Success corrupts character when a person loses the spirit of thankfulness.

Humility, gratitude, and generosity – three things you can never go wrong with.

Vision and persistence will take you to the top of the leadership mountain, but only humility will keep you there.

The humble one is the better one.

Consider an achievement accidental if it is not coupled with modesty. Because if the achiever had endeavoured for it, it would certainly have killed their pride.

Keep your identity small.

Your success in life is determined by the extent to which you can humble yourself to serve others

The figure of the crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard.

Watch, listen, and learn. You can't know it all yourself. Anyone who thinks they do is destined for mediocrity.

The man on the rise must always show respect to the man on the decline.

Feel Superior but Act Inferior

I never ride horseback now because my sympathy with the under-dog is too keen. After we have a gone a few blocks, I always dismount and say to the horse: 'We'll walk it together, old dear.

Treat people like people. Beware of pity and patronization because in them, you can't see when you're unashamedly looking down on someone.

The leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.

I'm looking for the teacher who is simple enough to be great, and great enough to be simple.