Quotes About Humility

I am weary of this notion of faithfulness to a point of view at all cost. Life around us is ever changing, and I believe that one should try to change one's slant accordingly—at least once every ten years. The great heroic devotion to one point of view is very alien to me—it's a lack of humility. Mayakovsky killed himself because his pride would not be reconciled with something new happening within himself—or around him.

L'arte è nell'erba e bisogna avere l'umiltà di chinarsi a raccoglierla»

Io non amo la gente perfetta, quelli che non sono mai caduti, che non hanno inciampato. La loro è una virtù spenta, di poco valore. A loro non si è svelata la bellezza della vita.»

Not knowing when to shut up was one of my greatest faults.

We have a saying in India. Don't curse God for creating the tiger. Rather, be grateful that God didn't give it wings.

But to professional humility and a genuine admiration of the York society Mr. Robinson added a happy vanity that these monumental brains must now cease their pondering on esoteric matters for a time and listen to him.

Greece was a long lesson in my insignificance.

Förståelse föds ur ödmjukhet, inte ur allvetandets högmod.

La comprensión nace de la humildad, no del orgullo de saber.

Israel's first king, Saul, looked like he was born for the role. He was tall, handsome, intelligent, and sensitive to God's leading. But he eventually lost most of his attractive qualities, the most important being obedience.

Assessing the mind of a creature this alien demands that we be extraordinary flexible in our own thinking. Marine biologist James Wood suggests our hubris gets in our way.

most of my teachers have been animals. What have animals taught me about life? How to be a good creature.

I began to repeat in my head the first words of the Fisherman's Prayer, the words to which John F. Kennedy kept on his desk at the White House: "Oh God, Thy sea is so great and my boat is so small.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter—for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.…

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter – – – for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.… Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

The grasses unload their griefs on my feet as if I were God, Prickling my ankles and murmuring of their humility.

Hardship can humble you, but it cannot break you unless you let it. Your instinct for survival will see you through if you're attuned to its frequency. Instinct will find a temporary stopgap without ever taking its sights off your larger goals. There's no greater way to hone your instincts than to overcome adversity.

L'única saviesa que podem esperar d'obtenir és la saviesa de la humilitat: la humilitat que no té fi. La única sabiduría que podemos esperar obtener es la sabiduría de la humildad: la humildad que no tiene fin.

I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker, and I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, and in short, I was afraid.

Do not let me hear Of the wisdom of old men, but rather of their folly, Their fear of fear and frenzy, their fear of possession, Of belonging to another, or to others, or to God. The only wisdom we can hope to acquire Is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless.

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire Is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless. The houses are all gone under the sea. The dancers are all gone under the hill.

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire Is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless.

I have seen the eternal Footman snicker hold my coat, and snicker. And in short I was afraid...

Lord, I am not worthy Lord, I am not worthy but speak the word only.