Quotes About Humility

People tell me not to cook, drive, or touch anything for the sake of world peace.

All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn't a dog.

I'm just a man, no more or no less. Bad as the worst, good as the best.

In a philosophical dispute, he gains most who is defeated, since he learns most.

I have desired to do good, but I have not desired to make noise, because I have felt that noise did no good and that good made no noise.

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

It won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek.

My personal philosophy would be don't whine, don't let opportunities pass you by, be willing to work hard, and remember that you don't know as much as you think you do, ever

Poverty is a virtue which one can teach oneself.

What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.

I have, alas! Philosophy, Medicine, Jurisprudence too, And to my cost Theology, With ardent labor, studied through. And here I stand, with all my lore, Poor fool, no wiser than before.

I believe that a scientist looking at nonscientific problems is just as dumb as the next guy.

I'm a layperson. I barely got out of high school. I have no business telling people what to do or my big philosophy on life. I'm certainly not going to write any sort of memoir.

Stay low, stay quiet, keep it simple, don't expect too much, enjoy what you have.

Only he who does not seek to be ahead of others is capable of living in harmony with everyone.

He does not praise himself - yet he is respectable.

Socrates: This man, on one hand, believes that he knows something, while not knowing [anything]. On the other hand, I – equally ignorant – do not believe [that I know anything].

Just think! This whole world of ours is only a speck of mildew sprung up on a tiny planet, yet we think we can have something great - thoughts, , actions! They are all but grains of sand

Life is not profound without its own tragedy. It humbles us. Sets the bar for our introspection. Keeps us from believing we are gods. Puts our egos in check.

I love foolish people because I am not enough of a fool to not love them.

Deep down in my heart, I know that I know nothing.

It is not always good to be right, but it is always wonderful to be kind

Never forget the power of love, but always forget the love of power.

The beauty of wisdom lies in simplicity and humility.