I believe the first test of a truly great man is humility.
Humility - Humble Quotes
But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be […]
Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice, and yet everybody is content to hear. The master thinks it good doctrine for his servant, the laity for the clergy, and the clergy for the laity.
Humility and success make great partners but rarely do they live together.
The proud man counts his newspaper clippings – the humble man his blessings.
Lighthouses don’t ring bells and fire cannon to call attention to their shining; they just shine on
Those who are believed to be most abject and humble are usually most ambitious and envious.
Humility can be sought but never celebrated.
Humility is to make a right estimate of one’s self.
Humility is the only certain defense against humiliation.
