2,389 Quotes About Humility

Ego = 1÷Knowledge

In a public dialogue with Salman in London he [Edward Said] had once described the Palestinian plight as one where his people, expelled and dispossessed by Jewish victors, were in the unique historical position of being 'the victims of the victims': there was something quasi-Christian, I thought, in the apparent humility of that statement.

Grant me daily the grace of gratitude, to be thankful for all my gifts, and so be freed from artificial needs, that I might lead a joyful, simple life.

I never thought of Trump as humble enough to ask fo prayers. His television personality displays self-confidence and even brashness; but in that moment, he was asking Christians for prayer.

Jesus let the disciples know that they were striving in the wrong direction. They were trying to climb up a ladder that they instead should be climbing down.

How often does a man know, without question, that he has done well? I do not think it happens often in anyone's life, and it becomes even rarer once one has a child.

Because you're always learning, the chief lesson remains: you still know nothing.

Humility involves being accountable to others, listening, being other-centered to the point of personal sacrifice. Humility is not self-effacement. Humility hinges on accurate self-appraisal. A humble leader freely gives affirmations without expecting any in return. A humble leader critically examines how they are perceived by others.

Prayer can be a tricky thing, because there are passages that say do not doubt and believe you have received whatever you ask for and you will, but then Jesus prayed 'Not my will by thy will be done.'  Ultimately, we can't tell God what to do.  He will accomplish, in our lives, whatever He wants to accomplish.  God is God and we are not.