Quotes About Humility

and to my dog, without whom I would not be reminded daily that I am essentially little more than a ridiculous human being who has somehow swindled somebody into paying me to write down conversations with my imaginary friends.

I wanted to kick myself. Somewhere out there was a village I'd deprived of its idiot.

It's a big universe. No one can know it all. - Harry Dresden

Wizard knows what he is talking about." "No, I really don't," I said. "That's the problem." "But you know that you do not know," Michael said. "Which is wise.

Arrogance," I said. "I feel stupid." "Good," Michael said. "It's good for everyone to feel that way sometimes. It helps remind you how much you still have to learn.

But until I have a better idea, it's smarter to keep reminding myself that I don't know, rather than assuming that I do know, and then translating anything I learn to fit my preconceptions

I feel stupid." "Good," Michael said. "It's good for everyone to feel that way sometimes. It helps remind you how much you still have to learn.

Some free advice for you: Never fight an old man. They've been there, done that, written the book, made and starred in the movie, designed the T-shirt, and they've got no ego at all about how the fight gets won. And never fight family. They know you too well.

I mean, maybe it isn't all about you. Or at least, not only about you." I stared at her blankly for a moment. "But for that to be true," I said, "I would have to not be the center of the universe.

Ah. Ah! A man of modesty, either so false that it may be true or so true that it seems entirely false. I can see why Bayard speaks so well of you, sir.

I suddenly felt a bit more humble. It was probably good for me.

My father used to speak to me often of the nature of power, Veredis said. One of the things he often lamented was that the only folk truly worthy to hold it were those who did not seek it.

We're always disappointed when we find out someone has human limits, the same as we do. It's stupid for us to feel that way, and we really ought to know better, but that doesn't seem to slow us down.

The last thing the twenty-first century wants to admit is that it might not know everything.

you have to smile at idiots and children.

A little ego goes nowhere.

What makes Jesus remarkable is that He didn't come to earth to lead, He came to serve.

Trails are used by God to teach you humility and dependence on His grace rather than your own strength.

The religious leaders of Jesus' day wanted to be served and rule over others. Jesus taught the exact opposite attitude. Real greatness is shown by service and sacrifice. Ambition, love of power, and position should not be your desire. Instead, seek to be a lowly servant.

To please God, live a godly life and nurture kindness, compassion, justice, and humility.

Humility and repentance are necessary to restore your relationship with God.

You must nurture a close walk with God through prayer, because humility's strength is grounded in God.

Life is an honor, albeit anonymously delivered.

Don't raise me up, I am but a messenger.