2,389 Quotes About Humility

Do we honestly believe that the best witness we can have as Christians before a watching world is to show moral perfection? While that might convince some, our odds of pulling it off seem less than slim. In truth, the most compelling witness to our faith can be a willingness to humbly accept responsibility for our failings and seek to restore relationships at any cost.

The author describes Lincoln's attitude in making a deal with a newspaper publisher as, "almost defiant transparency.

Lincoln admitted his infirmities to make way for his spring.

The adult author finds that by inadvertently violating the school's alcohol policy, she breaks down some part of the barrier between her and the younger students who are subject to more rules.

Through him I learned that you can preserve a pure heart and a fine mind and can enjoy the tender and beautiful things of life while you work in unending toil.

Confessions are meant to reveal universal truths through specific examples.

The beauty of man grows with humility.

Could mankind declare it was truly wise? Did man know everything on earth, or would he ever? Certainly not!

A wise man's goal shouldn't be to say something profound, but to say something useful.