2,389 Quotes About Humility

Humility, rather than involving the presence of certain thoughts or behaviors, might better be construed as the absence of narcissism, self-enhancement, or defensiveness.

We must learn to live with contradictions, to have faith in skepticism, to advance toward the solution of a problem by admitting as a possibility that it may be insoluble.

Sighted or blind, Deaf or hearing, each of us holds just the tiniest fraction of the world's wisdom. Admitting we don't know everything will aid us on this Trek for Knowledge.

As I think about the times when I have become disturbed by a comment or my perception of a boundary someone has crossed; or how they have treated me— I can trace my “emotional reaction” back to a focus on me, my feelings, or how I perceive I am being treated instead of focusing on my demonstration of the Attitude of Jesus.

We need to admit that we can't get through even the challenges of today--much less the problems that lie ahead--without some outside intervention.

Humility will allow you to master what you need to learn, and to be fully present when the moment comes to use what you have mastered.

It's easy for people to embrace you at the finish line; remember who ran the race with you.

In Your lovingkindness Lord, reveal to each of us where we’re off track.

Stretch our compassion. Teach us how You would respond and adjust our thinking.